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FY16 NGZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 NGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 127,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 127,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 114,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear of engine---steel coolant pipe leaking

coolant bottle empty

Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

eml w/l cleared ( glow plug faulty)

service due displayed----800 miles

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 68,663 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2k / 4k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,331 miles

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

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 NGZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY16 NGZ, 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 FY16 NGZ registered?

FY16 NGZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is FY16 NGZ safe to buy?

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