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DC16 DKL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

285,104 mi
Last recorded285,104 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 DKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 285,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 261,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear caliper has dampness but no fluid leak under applied brake pressure

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 248,776 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2021 248,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 213,750 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 148,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 148,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,199 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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DC16 DKL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC16 DKL, 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 DC16 DKL registered?

DC16 DKL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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