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W888 VRS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,453 mi
Last recorded119,453 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 119,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 119,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front. red light also flashes (4.4.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,565 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 96,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,294 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,601 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,672 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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W888 VRS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W888 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 W888 VRS registered?

W888 VRS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2016.

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