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ML16 CGV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,318 mi
Last recorded101,318 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 CGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 101,318 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 94,046 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 94,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,816 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 88,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed HAS CORDS STICKING OUT OF EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,158 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,472 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))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 65,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bodywork damage

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bodywork damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 43,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bodywork damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,327 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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ML16 CGV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Yellow 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 ML16 CGV, 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 ML16 CGV registered?

ML16 CGV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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