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BL16 HDH

2016 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,038 mi
Last recorded138,038 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 HDH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 138,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 136,770 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 134,526 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 134,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 124,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,918 miles

Rear Brake discs slight corrosion /pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2020 90,918 miles

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

Rear Brake discs slight corrosion /pitted

Pass 24 May 2019 76,461 miles

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

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

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 HDH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

BL16 HDH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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