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MD16 DFN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,478 mi
Last recorded123,478 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 DFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 123,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Signs of wheel fowling shock absorber cover and wheel arch

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 123,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant below minimum

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

Nearside Rear Signs of wheel fowling shock absorber cover and wheel arch

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

Tpms light on, indicating lack of pressure in the OSR tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2024 117,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS lamp staying on

Pass 27 Jul 2023 112,366 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 112,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,850 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 106,850 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant level on minimum

Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 14 Jun 2021 101,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,266 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2020 95,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and devoid tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 68,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and devoid tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 DFN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MD16 DFN, 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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MD16 DFN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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