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FY16 EAK

2016 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,472 mi
Last recorded70,472 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 EAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,472 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 70,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 64,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 52,797 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 43,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,426 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,148 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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FY16 EAK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY16 EAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY16 EAK registered?

FY16 EAK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is FY16 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 EAK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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