2016 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · PS64 VRS
2016 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2016. Recorded mileage 74,064 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PS64 VRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2026
- 74,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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PS64 VRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Skoda Octavia (PS64 VRS) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PS64 VRS Mileage History
- 08/09/202461,394 mi
- 09/09/202569,972 mi+8,578 mi
- 12/09/202569,990 mi+18 mi
- 29/08/202674,056 mi+4,066 mi
- 30/08/202674,064 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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