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DF16 FVP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

160,645 mi
Last recorded160,645 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 FVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 160,645 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 151,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 150,395 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 150,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 135,128 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 125,368 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,954 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,645 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 70,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 61,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 51,668 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,849 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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DF16 FVP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DF16 FVP, 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 DF16 FVP registered?

DF16 FVP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is DF16 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 FVP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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