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HF16 DHL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 DHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 128,452 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 128,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord Exposed inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulging In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulging Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 117,351 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS/OS at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,329 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 8 Sep 2022 90,533 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,085 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,528 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 74,528 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,789 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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HF16 DHL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF16 DHL, 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 HF16 DHL registered?

HF16 DHL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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