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AX16 FZS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,555 mi
Last recorded169,555 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 FZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 169,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 148,450 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 127,122 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 127,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,555 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 101,190 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 70,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 47,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 24,629 miles

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

Tmps light on

Pass 21 Aug 2019 16,040 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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AX16 FZS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX16 FZS, 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 AX16 FZS registered?

AX16 FZS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is AX16 FZS safe to buy?

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