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DE16 DWL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 DWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 110,001 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,385 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 59,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 50,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 41,003 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 40,995 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside,legal limit only ,also perished.Advice replace.Michelin energy 205/55//R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 35,783 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,176 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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DE16 DWL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE16 DWL, 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 DE16 DWL registered?

DE16 DWL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is DE16 DWL safe to buy?

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