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DN16 NPE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,252 mi
Last recorded58,252 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 NPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 58,252 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2025 53,667 miles

emissions not detected

n/s o/s front tyres uneven wear close to inner cores on inside edges

rear wiper split

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2025 53,648 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions not detected

n/s o/s front tyres uneven wear close to inner cores on inside edges

rear wiper split

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 46,535 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 38,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,182 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 35,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 29,873 miles

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

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 NPE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPE, 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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DN16 NPE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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