MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
knock from steering coloum
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
knock from steering coloum
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underbody trays fitted to vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 wearing on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA16 VBZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?
FA16 VBZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2016.
Is FA16 VBZ safe to buy?
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