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BN16 BYM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,759 mi
Last recorded153,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 BYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 153,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S +O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 153,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S +O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 151,081 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 148,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 125,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,400 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,992 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BN16 BYM 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 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 BN16 BYM, 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 BN16 BYM registered?

BN16 BYM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is BN16 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 BYM 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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