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AU16 BVW

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,425 mi
Last recorded154,425 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 BVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 154,425 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2025 152,800 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 152,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 149,425 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 149,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 140,664 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2022 128,280 miles

225/50/R17/98Y.

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 113,277 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2020 95,042 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 95,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,337 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 73,337 miles

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

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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AU16 BVW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White 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 AU16 BVW, 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 AU16 BVW registered?

AU16 BVW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is AU16 BVW safe to buy?

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