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DG16 ZWF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,233 mi
Last recorded55,233 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 55,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 49,843 miles

Emissions too low for a reading

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly twisted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing ( 205/55x16 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly twisted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 48,214 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (inside edge) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyres worn (outer edge)

Fail 30 May 2022 48,214 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (inside edge) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyres worn (outer edge)

Pass 25 May 2021 46,755 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,806 miles

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

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

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

The vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out was produced due to low emissions/vehicle setup

Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,711 miles

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

The vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out was produced due to low emissions/vehicle setup.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 33,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

The vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out was produced due to low emissions/vehicle setup.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

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 ZWF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

DG16 ZWF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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