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BT16 VBA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,089 mi
Last recorded190,089 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 VBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2023 190,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 160,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 129,719 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 53,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper poor

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 VBA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

BT16 VBA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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