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BA16 VLX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,156 mi
Last recorded79,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 VLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 66,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 56,801 miles

OSF tyre worn heavily on inner edge suggesting wheel alignment may need to be adjusted

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,803 miles

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

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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BA16 VLX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA16 VLX, 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 BA16 VLX registered?

BA16 VLX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is BA16 VLX safe to buy?

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