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ET16 FAO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,472 mi
Last recorded68,472 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 FAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 68,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2026 68,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 55,955 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 55,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 44,399 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 41,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 34,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 30,973 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 30,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall badly perished and starting to bulge also worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished and starting to bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,206 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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ET16 FAO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ET16 FAO, 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 ET16 FAO registered?

ET16 FAO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is ET16 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 FAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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