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AU16 XCV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 76,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside - rear main mounting bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,143 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 18,276 miles

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 XCV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU16 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

AU16 XCV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 XCV safe to buy?

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