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DC16 YPA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,830 mi
Last recorded51,830 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 YPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 51,830 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 43,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 35,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking205/55x16

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking 205/55x16

both front tyres wearing low on inner tread 205/55x16

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 14 Aug 2024 35,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking205/55x16

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking 205/55x16

both front tyres wearing low on inner tread 205/55x16

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Aug 2023 24,189 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 24,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,152 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of tyre . 205/55x16 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,677 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2020 16,149 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 12,241 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 YPA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

DC16 YPA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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