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VS16 VRS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,974 mi
Last recorded163,974 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS16 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 163,974 miles

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip NS lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 143,421 miles

Exhaust noisy

Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened springs & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 143,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened springs & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 121,672 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface minor (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear springs & lower arms corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2024 121,672 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface minor (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear springs & lower arms corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2023 107,607 miles

Centre exhaust box slight damage

Exhaust noisy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre starting too step/ unevenly wear inner edge

Rear springs & lower arms corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2023 107,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box slight damage, has been hit, moved whole exhaust over and bracket out of bushes/hangers *rattles*

Exhaust noisy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting too step/ unevenly wear inner edge

Rear springs & lower arms corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,262 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 90,261 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *strong advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS/OS on channel wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,537 miles

Central Lower Undertrays fitted impairing inspection to subscribed areas

Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (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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VS16 VRS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VS16 VRS, 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 VS16 VRS registered?

VS16 VRS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is VS16 VRS safe to buy?

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