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DF16 XTE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,770 mi
Last recorded68,770 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 XTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,770 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 63,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,243 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 48,909 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls but have sufficient tread

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2021 33,270 miles

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

OSR brake slight bind.

Tires perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 28,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,617 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 XTE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

DF16 XTE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is DF16 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 XTE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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