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VB16 RPS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,229 mi
Last recorded57,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB16 RPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 57,229 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 57,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 48,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 36,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,662 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 31,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,803 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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VB16 RPS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VB16 RPS, 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 VB16 RPS registered?

VB16 RPS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is VB16 RPS safe to buy?

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