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NG16 PYF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,443 mi
Last recorded128,443 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 PYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 128,443 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2026 128,443 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2026 125,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 115,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 106,555 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 93,296 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 93,296 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,029 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 82,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,006 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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NG16 PYF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NG16 PYF, 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 NG16 PYF registered?

NG16 PYF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2016.

Is NG16 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG16 PYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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