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MK16 ARK

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,709 mi
Last recorded73,709 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 ARK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 73,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 70,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,978 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 50,696 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 44,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sawtoothed inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre sawtoothed inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,133 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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MK16 ARK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK16 ARK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK16 ARK registered?

MK16 ARK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is MK16 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK16 ARK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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