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DA16 SPZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,109 mi
Last recorded182,109 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 SPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 182,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 179,905 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 179,905 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 173,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 173,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 2mm and cracking 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 163,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 151,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 151,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,215 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 120,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively approaching minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,061 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 4,840 miles

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 SPZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DA16 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

DA16 SPZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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