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MW16 MVR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,705 mi
Last recorded171,705 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 MVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 171,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 150,980 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 150,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 134,718 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Aug 2022 134,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was in wrong way round (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,912 miles

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

Drivers floor mat too big and fouling control pedals

Fail 23 Aug 2021 98,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Drivers floor mat too big and fouling control pedals

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,446 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2020 34,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,321 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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MW16 MVR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW16 MVR, 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 MW16 MVR registered?

MW16 MVR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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