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BF16 XMJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,334 mi
Last recorded133,334 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 XMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 133,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Very Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 109,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,974 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From diesel injector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 103,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From diesel injector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre Pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 93,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 82,814 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,719 miles

rear pads getting low

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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BF16 XMJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 BF16 XMJ, 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 BF16 XMJ registered?

BF16 XMJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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