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FE16 XPL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,151 mi
Last recorded124,151 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 XPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 124,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 109,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 109,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,245 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,339 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,066 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 44,171 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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FE16 XPL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 FE16 XPL, 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 FE16 XPL registered?

FE16 XPL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is FE16 XPL safe to buy?

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