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8 YT

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

107,946 mi
Last recorded107,946 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 YT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,946 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 107,895 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 107,326 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS Light on

Pass 21 Sep 2024 100,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 93,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,706 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 82,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,809 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 62,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,691 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

pad warning light illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 60,896 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 27,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread depth 3mm ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 27,719 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all stop lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread depth 3mm ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,826 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover loose

Fail 30 Mar 2019 60,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover loose

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,220 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,539 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 50,539 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,763 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 38,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2013 28,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,685 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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8 YT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 8 YT, 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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8 YT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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