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CA16 DDJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,966 mi
Last recorded115,966 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 DDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,966 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 115,966 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 114,450 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 109,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2023 104,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (border line) (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front and both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 29 Apr 2022 93,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 80,701 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 80,701 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light indicates tyre pressures low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 55,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (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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CA16 DDJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA16 DDJ, 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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CA16 DDJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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