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Skoda Octavia

Beige · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

R16 EELMOT history

R16 EEL is a beige diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 9 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

R16 EEL beige Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
161,525 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 EEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 EEL was last recorded at 161,525 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,524 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,525 miles
  • 2025 – 153,677 miles
  • 2024 – 144,889 miles
  • 2023 – 135,060 miles
  • 2022 – 125,037 miles
  • 2021 – 113,199 miles
  • 2020 – 103,903 miles
  • 2019 – 92,619 miles
  • 2018 – 78,319 miles
  • 2017 – 65,697 miles
  • 2016 – 51,949 miles
  • 2015 – 46,732 miles
  • 2014 – 34,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,525 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,525 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,525 miles
    Test number
    622468851288
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,524 miles (+7,847)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,524 miles
    Test number
    460448310361
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,677 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,677 miles
    Test number
    128066302206
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,677 miles (+8,788)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,677 miles
    Test number
    409101501717
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,889 miles (+9,829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    144,889 miles
    Test number
    691080972114
    • AdvisoryFront tyres nearing limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,060 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    335025460860
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,060 miles (+10,023)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    977719748092
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,037 miles (+11,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,037 miles
    Test number
    578252415461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,199 miles
    Test number
    442257365213
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail113,199 miles (+9,296)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,199 miles
    Test number
    560885728788
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass103,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    496864260775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail103,903 miles (+11,284)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    955990874574
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass92,619 miles (+14,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,619 miles
    Test number
    868941343286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass78,319 miles (+12,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,319 miles
    Test number
    718813261274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass65,697 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,697 miles
    Test number
    384090330204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,696 miles (+917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    343777005730
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass64,779 miles (+12,830)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    765737724783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,949 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    463136664708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,732 miles (+12,484)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,732 miles
    Test number
    142778639906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,248 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,248 miles
    Test number
    435857024217
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about R16 EEL

Does R16 EEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 EEL is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 EEL?
The MOT on R16 EEL is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 EEL done?
R16 EEL was recorded at 161,525 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 10,879 miles a year.
Has R16 EEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 EEL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 EEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 EEL find?
R16 EEL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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