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EF16 ZSZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,989 mi
Last recorded64,989 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 ZSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area of tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area of tyre worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner tread areas of offside and nearside tyres worn out of shape

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked in tread areas and sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 60,264 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread areas of offside and nearside tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 53,118 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner tread areas

Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,666 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,846 miles

tpms light on

Fail 16 Jul 2019 23,731 miles

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

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

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 ZSZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc 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 EF16 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

EF16 ZSZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is EF16 ZSZ safe to buy?

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