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MT16 DPV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,959 mi
Last recorded97,959 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 DPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 97,959 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dinted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Fail 11 May 2026 97,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dinted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Pass 8 May 2025 89,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 75,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & small nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 May 2024 75,513 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & small nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,075 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,236 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 DPV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

MT16 DPV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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The MOT history for MT16 DPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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