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DG16 YEL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,712 mi
Last recorded204,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 204,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 190,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 178,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 169,400 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 165,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 150,829 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 102,877 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 89,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,357 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 YEL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

DG16 YEL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is DG16 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 YEL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG16 YEL have outstanding finance?

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