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FA16 VCP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,756 mi
Last recorded91,756 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 VCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover Damage .

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

Rear Tailgate and Bumper damage no sharp edge .

Fail 1 Mar 2023 91,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover Damage .

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

Rear Tailgate and Bumper damage no sharp edge .

Pass 18 Dec 2021 87,915 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 82,623 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,621 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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 VCP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

FA16 VCP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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