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BF16 XMM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,037 mi
Last recorded132,037 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 XMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 132,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to sill effecting rear door operation

Fail 4 Sep 2026 131,702 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road area A sweep of wiper (3.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative 01/01/2012 (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread 2mm inner/outer edges no tread (205/55/16 91v) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread 3mm inner/outer edges no tread (205/55/16 91v) budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed yellow marked (205/55/16 91v) budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to sill effecting rear door operation

Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,263 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 120,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 110,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside body has damage

Fail 14 Aug 2024 110,059 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside body has damage

Pass 17 Aug 2023 100,570 miles

Drivers door window / switch require attention, window does not open

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

Ignition barrel requires attention

Impact damage to OSR, within seatbelt prescribed areas, metal work left untreated and starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

TPMS warning illuminated, tyre pressures require check / adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front + nearside and offside rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front + Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Ofsr side skirt + door and wheel arch slight damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear + Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,842 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 78,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 XMM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF16 XMM, 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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BF16 XMM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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