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DA16 UAU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,745 mi
Last recorded175,745 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 UAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 175,745 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 175,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 147,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 125,302 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 125,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 84,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,365 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 UAU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

DA16 UAU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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