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DG16 YEF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

307,691 mi
Last recorded307,691 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 307,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 307,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 285,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 227,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 26 Aug 2022 227,890 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 7 Sep 2021 183,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge slightly approx 4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 152,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm worn smooth on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm, worn smooth on inner edge,wearing on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5, wearing on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,119 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 YEF 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 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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