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AJ16 HTE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,003 mi
Last recorded86,003 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 HTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,003 miles

Central Front Lower Surface rust on various parts

Central Rear Lower Surface rust on various parts

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper judders / slightly poor

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 60,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tpms light illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,583 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 40,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,808 miles

Front wipers smear

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 HTE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ16 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

AJ16 HTE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is AJ16 HTE safe to buy?

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