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DE16 TGY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,959 mi
Last recorded153,959 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 153,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 143,566 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 143,474 miles

Brake fluid contaminated very dirty (1.8 (a))

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 127,297 miles

Clutch / Flywheel noisy

Fail 5 Jul 2024 127,261 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch / Flywheel noisy

Oil level low

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 110,433 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 110,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 100,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,816 miles

plastic under trays fitted not awing full inspection.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,187 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,529 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))

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

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 TGY 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 72.7%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

DE16 TGY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DE16 TGY safe to buy?

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