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LG16 BSV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

211,030 mi
Last recorded211,030 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 BSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 211,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 152,271 miles

FRONT/REAR DISCS LIPPED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,802 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,083 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 61,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,569 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,505 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 44,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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LG16 BSV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG16 BSV, 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 LG16 BSV registered?

LG16 BSV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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