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BU16 PMY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,569 mi
Last recorded124,569 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 PMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 124,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 110,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 110,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,644 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,499 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,540 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 62,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 39,895 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))

Offside Rear 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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BU16 PMY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU16 PMY, 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 BU16 PMY registered?

BU16 PMY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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