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DE16 HLP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,867 mi
Last recorded245,867 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 HLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 245,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2025 245,820 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 228,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 205,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 167,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 119,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,400 miles

both front tyres wearing close to the limit

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack of 30mmoutside zone a and stone chips in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 101,137 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack of 30mmoutside zone a and stone chips in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 HLP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLP, 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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DE16 HLP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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