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FP16 UWF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,753 mi
Last recorded130,753 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 UWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 130,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 130,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,647 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 117,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,305 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 104,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to fully test belt

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

Tpms light on

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 67,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,605 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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FP16 UWF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP16 UWF, 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 FP16 UWF registered?

FP16 UWF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2016.

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