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LA16 VWY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,089 mi
Last recorded169,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 VWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 169,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 165,056 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 160,464 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 146,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 134,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 112,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,811 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,856 miles

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

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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LA16 VWY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA16 VWY, 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 LA16 VWY registered?

LA16 VWY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is LA16 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 VWY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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