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BL16 JVM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

307,341 mi
Last recorded307,341 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 JVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 307,341 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle seam

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 307,332 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible water damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak expansion bottle seam

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 282,762 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 282,752 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dipped beams O/S and N/S keep on going on and off and then flashing/flickering (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 244,080 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2023 203,707 miles

corrosion in rear axle around lower spring seats

Pass 7 Sep 2022 160,617 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 160,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,293 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,468 miles

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

zero emission vehicle/low rpm/no print out

Pass 26 Jun 2020 107,717 miles

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 JVM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

BL16 JVM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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