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DK16 KWE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

240,468 mi
Last recorded240,468 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 KWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 240,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2026 222,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 195,341 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 195,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 172,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,882 miles

osf cv boot damp... nsf tyre edges worn

Pass 13 Dec 2022 109,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,952 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,911 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 75,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,483 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,105 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 54,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

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 KWE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK16 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

DK16 KWE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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