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T500 TAA

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,824 mi
Last recorded18,824 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 TAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 18,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 18,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 17,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 16,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 15,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 14,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,532 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 13,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 12,381 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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T500 TAA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T500 TAA, 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.

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What year was T500 TAA registered?

T500 TAA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is T500 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 TAA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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