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DF16 PVP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,758 mi
Last recorded146,758 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 PVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 146,758 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 140,643 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 136,369 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 129,164 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 129,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 122,237 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 109,673 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 91,536 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 65,989 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 33,655 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 20,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 18,150 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 PVP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

DF16 PVP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is DF16 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 PVP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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