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FA16 EWZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,203 mi
Last recorded126,203 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 EWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 126,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 120,512 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2025 116,045 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 116,045 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 109,813 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 104,354 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,052 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 95,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,361 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 85,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,199 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 75,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,898 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 52,825 miles

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

undertrays / engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,042 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 50,042 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 42,149 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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FA16 EWZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA16 EWZ, 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 FA16 EWZ registered?

FA16 EWZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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