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ML16 CJU

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,922 mi
Last recorded95,922 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 CJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 95,922 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 83,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 75,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 75,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,340 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

no emissions peak detected

Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,645 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers leaving windscreen smeared

Pass 15 Aug 2020 47,247 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

No peak detected for emissions

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2019 39,935 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

No peak emissions detected

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 CJU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML16 CJU, 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 CJU registered?

ML16 CJU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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