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AU16 XCW

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,534 mi
Last recorded78,534 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XCW
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,534 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 19 Feb 2026 78,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 69,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,106 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 49,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 43,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 39,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 30,509 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Rapid?

Based on 232,614 MOT tests across 25,368 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
7,109
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
25,368
On UK Roads
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AU16 XCW is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,111 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU16 XCW registered?

AU16 XCW is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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