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FP16 YXX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,739 mi
Last recorded158,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 YXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 158,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 142,752 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 142,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 121,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 121,194 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 101,249 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,996 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 78,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 58,639 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked

Front Registration plate slightly age cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 58,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres age cracked

Front Registration plate slightly age cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 40,014 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have aging cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 40,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have aging cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,537 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 YXX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

FP16 YXX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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