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V20 LAW

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,466 mi
Last recorded124,466 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 LAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 124,466 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,304 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 102,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 87,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,912 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,711 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,890 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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V20 LAW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V20 LAW, 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 V20 LAW registered?

V20 LAW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is V20 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V20 LAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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