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VM51 YAM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,917 mi
Last recorded86,917 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVM51 YAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 80,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (camera) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,959 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,464 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,601 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,023 miles

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 44,751 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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VM51 YAM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VM51 YAM, 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 VM51 YAM registered?

VM51 YAM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is VM51 YAM safe to buy?

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