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DG16 VFL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

207,569 mi
Last recorded207,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 VFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2024 207,569 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 12 Jun 2024 205,199 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 183,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 169,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 167,870 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 167,870 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 142,906 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 135,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 127,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 110,900 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 107,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,932 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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DG16 VFL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG16 VFL registered?

DG16 VFL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is DG16 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 VFL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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