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LA16 XLJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 XLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 99,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread, tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 80,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,333 miles

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

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

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

recommend brake fluid change

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,987 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,016 miles

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

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

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

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 31,030 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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LA16 XLJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

LA16 XLJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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