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BU16 PPZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,376 mi
Last recorded104,376 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 PPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 104,376 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 104,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 80,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,297 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2024 77,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 65,336 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,302 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 3mm near to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,805 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 PPZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?

BU16 PPZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is BU16 PPZ safe to buy?

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