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DA16 TZX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,194 mi
Last recorded179,194 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 TZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 179,194 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 179,194 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,454 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s, n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,270 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 TZX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

DA16 TZX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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The MOT history for DA16 TZX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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