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HK16 VXX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,364 mi
Last recorded99,364 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 VXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,364 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn and starting to deform. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements light unit damaged (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 99,364 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover missing causing the side repeater has a sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn and starting to deform. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both headlight beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements light unit damaged (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,183 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 79,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 79,516 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Drivers mirror has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,825 miles

O/S Obligatory mirror Cover is missing

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tail Gate light broken

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,346 miles

Offside Mirror lens indicator damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,698 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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HK16 VXX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK16 VXX, 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 HK16 VXX registered?

HK16 VXX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is HK16 VXX safe to buy?

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