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EU16 HKG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,086 mi
Last recorded169,086 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 HKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 169,086 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,285 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 140,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 117,828 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure BOLTS MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 117,828 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure BOLTS MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,533 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,279 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 79,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,115 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring vision of some components at time of MOT test.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 59,115 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring vision of some components at time of MOT test.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

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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EU16 HKG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 EU16 HKG, 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 EU16 HKG registered?

EU16 HKG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is EU16 HKG safe to buy?

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