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DN16 FML

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,120 mi
Last recorded125,120 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 FML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,120 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 125,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 102,665 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 102,665 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,662 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 85,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,247 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Dec 2020 54,062 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

tpms light illuminated

Pass 28 Dec 2019 39,316 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 19,771 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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DN16 FML is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN16 FML, 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 DN16 FML registered?

DN16 FML is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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