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EF16 MWE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,105 mi
Last recorded79,105 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 MWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 67,920 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 67,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,888 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 42,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 35,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracking and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracking and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 30,182 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 23,537 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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EF16 MWE 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 EF16 MWE, 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 EF16 MWE registered?

EF16 MWE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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