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BL16 AYP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,771 mi
Last recorded114,771 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 AYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 114,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 11 Oct 2025 111,254 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 101,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,844 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 80,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 80,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

tpms light on dash

Pass 16 May 2019 55,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 55,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (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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BL16 AYP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 BL16 AYP, 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 BL16 AYP registered?

BL16 AYP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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