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BN16 LWV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,439 mi
Last recorded165,439 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 LWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 165,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 157,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 150,193 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 136,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 128,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 120,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,836 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 105,233 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,024 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 94,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,516 miles

due to low emissions no print out was produced

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,431 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 LWV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

BN16 LWV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BN16 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 LWV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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