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EA16 ZLU

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,976 mi
Last recorded54,976 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 ZLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 54,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 52,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,168 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 47,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 33,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 24,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 16,431 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,302 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 9,467 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 ZLU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 EA16 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

EA16 ZLU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is EA16 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 ZLU 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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