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BL16 LUZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,503 mi
Last recorded84,503 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 LUZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,503 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 76,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,622 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 30,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 19,010 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 11,984 miles

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 LUZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,395cc petrol 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 BL16 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

BL16 LUZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is BL16 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 LUZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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