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MJ16 FLA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,236 mi
Last recorded72,236 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 FLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 63,372 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 63,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,344 miles

Front both front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2021 32,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,401 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 25,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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MJ16 FLA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ16 FLA, 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 MJ16 FLA registered?

MJ16 FLA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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