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DC16 YPN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,921 mi
Last recorded194,921 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 194,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2026 190,291 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 190,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 173,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 158,856 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 158,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,262 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 129,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,375 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 96,370 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,505 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin need replacing very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin need replacing very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 26,238 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 22,603 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 YPN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YPN, 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 YPN registered?

DC16 YPN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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