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DK16 ALO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

288,541 mi
Last recorded288,541 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 ALO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 288,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2024 254,148 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A but not more than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 254,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 220,058 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 220,058 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 183,564 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 146,058 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 111,390 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 111,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,520 miles

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

Washer fluid low.

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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DK16 ALO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK16 ALO, 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 DK16 ALO registered?

DK16 ALO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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