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HN16 UCL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,823 mi
Last recorded116,823 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 UCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 111,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 96,449 miles

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

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 96,449 miles

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

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

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 77,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,513 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 48,512 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 May 2019 31,995 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 31,993 miles

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

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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HN16 UCL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HN16 UCL, 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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HN16 UCL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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