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HY16 ZWK

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

225,047 mi
Last recorded225,047 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 ZWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 225,047 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2025 210,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 205,708 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 181,518 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2024 177,010 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2023 157,563 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,018 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jul 2021 100,073 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,805 miles

Undertray present.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,663 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,362 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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HY16 ZWK 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY16 ZWK, 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 HY16 ZWK registered?

HY16 ZWK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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