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FA16 PUJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

282,937 mi
Last recorded282,937 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 PUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 282,937 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 241,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 202,950 miles

Underbody covers masking brake and fuel lines.

Fail 18 Apr 2024 202,942 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underbody covers masking brake and fuel lines.

Pass 11 Apr 2023 164,249 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 125,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 106,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 PUJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FA16 PUJ, 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 PUJ registered?

FA16 PUJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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