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AJ16 FSE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,097 mi
Last recorded94,097 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 FSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,097 miles

both rear tires worn slightly unevenly

Fail 6 Mar 2025 94,097 miles

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

both rear tires worn slightly unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2024 89,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 89,476 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 77,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 66,804 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,321 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,160 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 38,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AJ16 FSE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AJ16 FSE, 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 AJ16 FSE registered?

AJ16 FSE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is AJ16 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 FSE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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