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DA16 LZV

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,740 mi
Last recorded92,740 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 LZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,740 miles

Coolant leak Gearbox side of engine.

Under vehicle covers installed, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Fail 11 Jun 2026 92,740 miles

Coolant leak Gearbox side of engine.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle covers installed, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 9 Jun 2025 86,861 miles

Coolant leak evidence of a coolant leak, pink residue over gearbox

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/brken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,108 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 74,703 miles

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

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,106 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 66,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 57,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 49,867 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 36,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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DA16 LZV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA16 LZV, 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 DA16 LZV registered?

DA16 LZV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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