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AY16 VPF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,890 mi
Last recorded78,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 78,890 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 78,880 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 70,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,378 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,271 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,616 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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AY16 VPF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY16 VPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 VPF registered?

AY16 VPF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AY16 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 VPF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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