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DG16 ZTW

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,229 mi
Last recorded129,229 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 ZTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 129,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 129,211 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 120,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind/tightness in both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 120,619 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind/tightness in both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 112,649 miles

Front tyres 4mm approx

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre on limit at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2024 112,643 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front tyres 4mm approx

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre on limit at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind/tightness starting in nearside rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyre tread depths slightly low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,332 miles

both rear tyres 4mm

Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,874 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 ZTW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

DG16 ZTW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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