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DF16 SWX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,785 mi
Last recorded106,785 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 SWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Head light cleaning device cap missing

Pass 17 Feb 2025 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Head light cleaning device cap missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald inner edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Head light cleaning device cap missing

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,539 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 49,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,194 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 30,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,075 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 22,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,073 miles

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

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

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 SWX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

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

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