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DA16 SRZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,912 mi
Last recorded86,912 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 SRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 86,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,359 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 81,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,406 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 74,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 54,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 31,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 20,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 17,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine looks like dipstick been left out at some point (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

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 SRZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DA16 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

DA16 SRZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is DA16 SRZ safe to buy?

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