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MD16 BUA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,434 mi
Last recorded141,434 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 BUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 141,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 135,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 130,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 121,266 miles

engine covers and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 112,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 112,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 104,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,103 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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MD16 BUA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MD16 BUA, 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 MD16 BUA registered?

MD16 BUA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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The MOT history for MD16 BUA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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