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MT16 PUA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,826 mi
Last recorded120,826 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 PUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 120,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 120,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 114,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to crack in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 114,232 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to crack in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,037 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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 PUA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PUA, 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 PUA registered?

MT16 PUA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is MT16 PUA safe to buy?

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