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SRZ 5227

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRZ 5227
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 113,987 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 113,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,570 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 107,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 106,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,944 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,760 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,471 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 67,406 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 58,175 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SRZ 5227 is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 63,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SRZ 5227, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRZ 5227 registered?

SRZ 5227 is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2016.

Is SRZ 5227 safe to buy?

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