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BW16 NFP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,078 mi
Last recorded253,078 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 NFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 253,078 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 253,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 249,955 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 241,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 232,912 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 232,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 213,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 190,509 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 167,996 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 142,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,560 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 138,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 118,249 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,402 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,077 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BW16 NFP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BW16 NFP, 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 BW16 NFP registered?

BW16 NFP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is BW16 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 NFP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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