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MC16 FOU

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

205,465 mi
Last recorded205,465 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 FOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 205,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2026 198,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 193,138 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 193,138 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 188,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 183,890 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 179,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 177,457 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 177,457 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 173,683 miles

Central Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 167,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 160,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 146,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 135,526 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 135,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 124,693 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 31,170 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 956 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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MC16 FOU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MC16 FOU, 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 MC16 FOU registered?

MC16 FOU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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