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LO16 RLV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,929 mi
Last recorded89,929 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 RLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 89,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlamp unit damaged/loose but not insecure.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 26 Feb 2026 89,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside headlamp unit damaged/loose but not insecure.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 6mm threads sticking out of centre of tyre and leaking ()

washer fluid low

Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,503 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))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2024 62,433 miles

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

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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 44,569 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 36,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 33,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,505 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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LO16 RLV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO16 RLV, 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 LO16 RLV registered?

LO16 RLV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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