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HS16 BFL

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,758 mi
Last recorded133,758 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS16 BFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 133,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 11 Sep 2025 124,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 112,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH perished and distorting inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 97,109 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 15 Apr 2023 97,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 21 Aug 2021 79,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 79,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to limit (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking and tyre in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder (not leaking)

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,070 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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HS16 BFL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White 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 HS16 BFL, 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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HS16 BFL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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