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AF16 TRV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,579 mi
Last recorded124,579 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 TRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 124,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,299 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 122,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 121,829 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 121,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,148 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 116,148 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,468 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 101,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,145 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to nearside less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to nearside less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AF16 TRV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF16 TRV, 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 AF16 TRV registered?

AF16 TRV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is AF16 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 TRV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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