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AE16 ZPR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,123 mi
Last recorded70,123 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Daytime running lamp flashing when indicator switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Daytime running lamp flashing when indicator switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits on inner sidewall, chorded structure exposed when tyre under load (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3mm, Splits on inner sidewall. Chords also exposed when tyre under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits in sidewall, unable to identify chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Footwell courtesy lamp (4.11 (c) (iii))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 63,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 55,987 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 55,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear tyres wearing saw tooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2023 51,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 48,059 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 47,969 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 42,638 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,997 miles

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

Lane assist wlo - could be dashcam has been placed in front of sensor in interior mirror

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 ZPR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE16 ZPR, 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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AE16 ZPR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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