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DF16 UZA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 UZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 98,684 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,125 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 94,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,431 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,258 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,368 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 .5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVISE Both Front rubber wiper blades slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SLIGHT misting of oil at seal when fully extended (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,214 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 UZA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

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

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