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HT16 XZU

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,389 mi
Last recorded128,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT16 XZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 128,389 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 128,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,594 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 113,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 24 Jul 2024 99,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 87,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 87,150 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,047 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 46,659 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 46,659 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,241 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 32,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 27,786 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 6,746 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 3,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 320 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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HT16 XZU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HT16 XZU, 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 HT16 XZU registered?

HT16 XZU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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