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DS16 BWX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,027 mi
Last recorded107,027 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 BWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 107,027 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 106,940 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 99,382 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 89,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & perished 225/35/19 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & perished 225/35/19 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,092 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 66,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure droplink (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure droplink (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,501 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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DS16 BWX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS16 BWX, 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 DS16 BWX registered?

DS16 BWX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is DS16 BWX safe to buy?

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