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BT16 FBN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,330 mi
Last recorded166,330 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 FBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 166,330 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 166,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 148,752 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,993 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,792 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,089 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 54,364 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BT16 FBN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 BT16 FBN, 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 BT16 FBN registered?

BT16 FBN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2016.

Is BT16 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 FBN 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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