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DF16 PVT

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,784 mi
Last recorded100,784 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 PVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 100,784 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 89,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 78,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 68,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,905 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 53,904 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have large cracks in the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are very close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 PVT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

DF16 PVT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is DF16 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 PVT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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