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DG16 VFM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,042 mi
Last recorded134,042 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 VFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 134,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded @ Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded @ Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill deformed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone A damage within 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded @ Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded @ Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill deformed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone A damage within 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 96,542 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded @ base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded @ base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped in Zone A damage within 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,578 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped in Zone A but within 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,827 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,480 miles

scraping n/s/f disc

Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,762 miles

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

both front tyres wearing excessively on the inside

Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,863 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 VFM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

DG16 VFM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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