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MK16 VVY

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,736 mi
Last recorded94,736 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 VVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 94,736 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 94,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 89,835 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 83,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 77,151 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 77,151 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 69,733 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 69,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 54,609 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,689 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 45,689 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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 VVY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK16 VVY, 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 MK16 VVY registered?

MK16 VVY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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The MOT history for MK16 VVY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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