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DL16 WVB

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,127 mi
Last recorded95,127 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 WVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,127 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 86,106 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,033 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/steeping on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 22,199 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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DL16 WVB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL16 WVB, 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 DL16 WVB registered?

DL16 WVB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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