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DE16 DZL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,483 mi
Last recorded133,483 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 DZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 133,483 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 127,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 120,627 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,534 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 79,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,608 miles

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

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 DZL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE16 DZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE16 DZL registered?

DE16 DZL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is DE16 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 DZL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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