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DA16 SUF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,111 mi
Last recorded73,111 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 SUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 73,111 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged/dented

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing low 3,3,3,mm

Fail 14 May 2026 73,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged/dented

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing low 3,3,3,mm

Pass 8 May 2025 65,667 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 65,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 58,585 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 58,583 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 53,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 46,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 39,914 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 35,872 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 35,872 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 30,122 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 SUF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

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

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