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LY16 VTZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,581 mi
Last recorded189,581 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 VTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 189,581 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 189,570 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 174,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 163,996 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 163,996 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 163,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 149,453 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 149,440 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 118,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 101,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 101,767 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,364 miles

Smoke has not been detected

Pass 20 May 2019 69,417 miles

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

Smoke not detected

Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,982 miles

blip test (emission test) not possible as engine revs restricted by manufacturer while vehicle stationary

Pass 21 May 2018 22,865 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 13,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 7,006 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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LY16 VTZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LY16 VTZ, 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 LY16 VTZ registered?

LY16 VTZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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The MOT history for LY16 VTZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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