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AE16 RKU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,278 mi
Last recorded160,278 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 RKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 160,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 140,049 miles

some age cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,584 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,623 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2020 90,558 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,404 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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AE16 RKU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE16 RKU, 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 AE16 RKU registered?

AE16 RKU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AE16 RKU safe to buy?

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