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DA16 ZCJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

253,440 mi
Last recorded253,440 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 ZCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 253,440 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box its corroded outer shield (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 239,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 223,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 204,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 172,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 152,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,694 miles

undertrays fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,447 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 ZCJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

DA16 ZCJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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