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V321 GAR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,746 mi
Last recorded71,746 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV321 GAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 71,746 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 65,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 60,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 54,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 48,419 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,203 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,607 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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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V321 GAR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V321 GAR, 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 V321 GAR registered?

V321 GAR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is V321 GAR safe to buy?

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