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DV16 VGN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,408 mi
Last recorded116,408 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 VGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 116,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 116,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,229 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 104,265 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,018 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,866 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 66,866 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 59,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 29,675 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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DV16 VGN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV16 VGN, 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 DV16 VGN registered?

DV16 VGN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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