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KM16 TXB

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,654 mi
Last recorded147,654 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 TXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 147,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 137,979 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible steering rack also ()

engine oil leaks

n/s outer cv boot leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2024 137,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible steering rack also ()

engine oil leaks

n/s outer cv boot leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,869 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 118,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 110,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 101,003 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 90,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,183 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 74,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 58,191 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,191 miles

dsm will not register a reading

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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KM16 TXB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM16 TXB, 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 KM16 TXB registered?

KM16 TXB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2016.

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