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MT16 XEP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,318 mi
Last recorded161,318 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 XEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 161,318 miles

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

Rear BOTH TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Nov 2024 147,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,808 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 131,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 119,292 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,086 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 53,378 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 XEP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 XEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT16 XEP registered?

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

Is MT16 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 XEP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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