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DY16 EKD

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

302,750 mi
Last recorded302,750 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 EKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 302,750 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 302,748 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mounting in subframe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 293,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 250,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 250,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 250,043 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 201,260 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 145,060 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,707 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,026 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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DY16 EKD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DY16 EKD, 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 DY16 EKD registered?

DY16 EKD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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