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DF16 JGY

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,258 mi
Last recorded43,258 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 JGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 43,258 miles

Alloy wheels slightly scuffed, light dents in the passenger doors.

Light scratches in the windscreen in the 'A' zone

Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 43,258 miles

Alloy wheels slightly scuffed, light dents in the passenger doors.

Light scratches in the windscreen in the 'A' zone

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 42,043 miles

Alloy wheels slightly scuffed, light dents in the passenger doors.

Light scratches in the windscreen in the 'A' zone

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,357 miles

Alloy wheels slightly scuffed, light dents in the passenger doors.

Light scratches in the windscreen in the 'A' zone

Rear tyres worn to 6 mm, cracked/perished between the treads.

Fail 1 Jul 2024 39,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alloy wheels slightly scuffed, light dents in the passenger doors.

Light scratches in the windscreen in the 'A' zone

Rear tyres worn to 6 mm, cracked/perished between the treads.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,099 miles

Vehicles plastic under trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,096 miles

Vehicles plastic under trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,036 miles

vehicle under trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,389 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,421 miles

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

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

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 JGY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White 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 DF16 JGY, 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 DF16 JGY registered?

DF16 JGY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is DF16 JGY safe to buy?

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