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DX16 VPO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

253,805 mi
Last recorded253,805 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 VPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 253,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 241,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 209,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 163,893 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 163,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 44,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,867 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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DX16 VPO 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPO, 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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How do I check the history of DX16 VPO?

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What year was DX16 VPO registered?

DX16 VPO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DX16 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 VPO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX16 VPO have outstanding finance?

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