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DF16 WVE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,382 mi
Last recorded79,382 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 WVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 79,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 58,753 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 58,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 52,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,203 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 WVE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

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

Is DF16 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 WVE 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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