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LC16 VLV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,952 mi
Last recorded121,952 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 VLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 121,952 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 105,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 95,724 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 85,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 76,951 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 54,531 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,721 miles

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

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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LC16 VLV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC16 VLV, 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 LC16 VLV registered?

LC16 VLV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2016.

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