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KO16 PHZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,283 mi
Last recorded118,283 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 PHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 118,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 118,263 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 103,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 91,259 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 91,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 72,920 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 72,920 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 61,837 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 24,171 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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KO16 PHZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KO16 PHZ, 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 KO16 PHZ registered?

KO16 PHZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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