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AE16 VUK

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,646 mi
Last recorded166,646 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VUK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 166,646 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 152,909 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 152,902 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 145,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 131,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 108,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,786 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 84,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,015 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,241 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 VUK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE16 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

AE16 VUK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is AE16 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VUK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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