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MV16 XSZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,440 mi
Last recorded173,440 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 XSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 173,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 153,107 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 127,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 76,545 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 38,940 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 14 May 2019 21,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 19,119 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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MV16 XSZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV16 XSZ, 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 MV16 XSZ registered?

MV16 XSZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is MV16 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV16 XSZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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