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DF16 PXE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

345,143 mi
Last recorded345,143 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 345,143 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 325,442 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 325,220 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 0.50 +0.05 failed 0.82 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 313,136 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 313,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit - 0.50 Failure value - 1.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 302,085 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 302,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 286,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 259,237 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 201,327 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 201,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at 0.5 failed at 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 131,796 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 131,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 121,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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 PXE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

DF16 PXE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is DF16 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 PXE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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