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DX16 HVV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,044 mi
Last recorded34,044 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 HVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 34,044 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface 20% of nearside outer leading edge missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 32,581 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 32,579 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 27,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 25,882 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 24,115 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 24,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 22,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 21,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 16,638 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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DX16 HVV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DX16 HVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX16 HVV registered?

DX16 HVV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is DX16 HVV safe to buy?

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