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BN16 LWT

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,682 mi
Last recorded122,682 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 LWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 122,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 110,155 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 110,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,448 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 97,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shockers corroded

rear axle corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,723 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,587 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 53,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,322 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 LWT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BN16 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

BN16 LWT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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