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DG16 SJV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 SJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 108,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,297 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,109 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil weeping on leg (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on faces and edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low on friction surfaces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil weeping on leg surface (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on faces and edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Friction faces getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,866 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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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DG16 SJV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc 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 DG16 SJV, 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 DG16 SJV registered?

DG16 SJV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is DG16 SJV safe to buy?

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