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DG16 YRF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,237 mi
Last recorded168,237 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 168,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 159,876 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 153,661 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 137,225 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 136,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 118,200 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,639 miles

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

Rear LIGHT LENSES CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES NO LIGHT SHOWING

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 YRF 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 88.9%.

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 YRF, 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

How do I check the history of DG16 YRF?

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What year was DG16 YRF registered?

DG16 YRF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is DG16 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 YRF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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