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BL16 JWJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,504 mi
Last recorded67,504 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 JWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 67,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,163 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,244 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear hand brake levers on calipers not returning to stop

Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,265 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,596 miles

boot headlining damaged - airbag exposed

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,725 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,621 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 JWJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL16 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

BL16 JWJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is BL16 JWJ safe to buy?

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