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BD16 JYF

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,803 mi
Last recorded194,803 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 JYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 194,803 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 194,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear n/s & o/s tyre slightly deformed

Pass 28 Apr 2025 178,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 162,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 162,967 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 141,932 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 124,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,053 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,031 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,545 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,752 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,572 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,508 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 13 Apr 2018 55,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 50,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,058 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 10,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 3,308 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53 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 JYF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

BD16 JYF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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