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EA16 TRZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,983 mi
Last recorded71,983 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 TRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,983 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 71,983 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 66,965 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 53,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,668 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 36,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,522 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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EA16 TRZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 EA16 TRZ, 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 EA16 TRZ registered?

EA16 TRZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is EA16 TRZ safe to buy?

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