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MT16 LTA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,933 mi
Last recorded121,933 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 LTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 121,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 92,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 53,295 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 11,288 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 11,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 LTA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc 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 MT16 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

MT16 LTA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is MT16 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 LTA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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