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LN16 FNO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,100 mi
Last recorded166,100 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 FNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 166,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 148,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,549 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 134,531 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 134,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides, Lamp coversion (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both sides, lamp conversion (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Both sides, lamp conversion. (4.1.5 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides. Lamp conversion (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 125,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder removed

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Border line pass (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 125,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder removed

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Border line pass (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,841 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 92,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,243 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 61,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 37,437 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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LN16 FNO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LN16 FNO, 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 LN16 FNO registered?

LN16 FNO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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