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AV16 URM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,876 mi
Last recorded70,876 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 URM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 70,876 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 65,847 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 3mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 58,191 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 49,363 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 41,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 34,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 28,977 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 23,496 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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AV16 URM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV16 URM, 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 URM registered?

AV16 URM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is AV16 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 URM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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