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AV16 URK

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,587 mi
Last recorded175,587 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 URK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 175,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 167,303 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 167,303 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 152,467 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,273 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 125,273 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,049 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,781 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,908 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 46,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 21,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 21,255 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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AV16 URK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV16 URK, 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 AV16 URK registered?

AV16 URK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is AV16 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 URK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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