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MA16 DVB

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,396 mi
Last recorded156,396 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 DVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 156,396 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))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 156,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 136,066 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush bonding ineffective (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet secondry catch siezed

Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,946 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 115,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,722 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both n/s and o/s 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,629 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2020 84,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

coolant @ min

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 16 May 2019 62,837 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 62,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (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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MA16 DVB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MA16 DVB, 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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MA16 DVB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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