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DX16 YXA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,239 mi
Last recorded71,239 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 YXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 71,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 58,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 49,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 38,001 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 37,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,766 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 YXA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YXA, 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 DX16 YXA registered?

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

Is DX16 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 YXA 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.

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