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AJ16 XSW

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

223,350 mi
Last recorded223,350 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 223,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 189,999 miles

Coolant leak water pump ? ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 145,464 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,358 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,150 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 69,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping . (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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AJ16 XSW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

AJ16 XSW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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