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A18 JEY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,432 mi
Last recorded106,432 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 106,432 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 106,432 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 90,800 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear reflection - both lamps (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear reflection - both lamps (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 70,930 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,230 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 26,470 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 21,841 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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A18 JEY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 A18 JEY, 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 A18 JEY registered?

A18 JEY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is A18 JEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 JEY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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