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DF16 TXP

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,056 mi
Last recorded115,056 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 TXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 115,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 115,055 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 103,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 91,401 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,332 miles

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

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

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))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,257 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,126 miles

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 48,178 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 48,178 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Rear fog lamp not working on trailer socket (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall + Tread is < 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 38,049 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TXP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

DF16 TXP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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