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FY16 UNF

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,811 mi
Last recorded172,811 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 UNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 172,811 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2025 167,504 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2024 159,203 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 149,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jun 2023 149,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly distorted on the inside and (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2022 139,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm and inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and inner shoulder is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and inner shoulder unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,447 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing uneven + perishing (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 114,885 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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 UNF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

FY16 UNF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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