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LX16 FMP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

145,797 mi
Last recorded145,797 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 FMP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 145,797 miles

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

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

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

under tray attached

Pass 30 Nov 2024 133,075 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,104 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side and n/side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,427 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 97,422 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,926 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,370 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 18,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LX16 FMP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LX16 FMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX16 FMP registered?

LX16 FMP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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