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BF16 XNC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,830 mi
Last recorded114,830 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 114,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,746 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,256 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,562 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 89,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,927 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,737 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,315 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2 - 3mm and worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 3 - 4mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,524 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr at 3mm, Nsr starting to wear low at 3.5mm (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 XNC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF16 XNC, 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 XNC registered?

BF16 XNC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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