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DE16 ZTG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,607 mi
Last recorded146,607 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 ZTG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 146,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 123,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 123,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 103,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 83,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 52,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 41,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 29,628 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 15,673 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 3,367 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 3,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

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 ZTG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

DE16 ZTG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is DE16 ZTG safe to buy?

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