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BD16 JVA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,110 mi
Last recorded156,110 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 JVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 156,110 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 150,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 134,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped wear-bald in one area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 106,243 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 106,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2253519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Fail 20 Jun 2022 77,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,109 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 53,109 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,353 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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BD16 JVA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD16 JVA, 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 BD16 JVA registered?

BD16 JVA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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