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MT16 DME

2016 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

263,991 mi
Last recorded263,991 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 DME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 263,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 214,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 166,160 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 166,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn edge

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,261 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 100,971 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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MT16 DME is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT16 DME, 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 MT16 DME registered?

MT16 DME is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is MT16 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 DME shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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