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NJ16 KWY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

289,887 mi
Last recorded289,887 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 KWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 289,887 miles

Meter No.- 153051

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside And Offside Front - Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 275,951 miles

Meter No.- 153051

Pass 9 Sep 2024 258,716 miles

Meter No.- 153051

Fail 28 Aug 2024 258,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Meter No.- 153051

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

Nearside Front Spotlight Not Working

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

Rear Wiper Blade Poor

Pass 25 Aug 2023 227,096 miles

Meter No.- 153016

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 183,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2021 139,189 miles

Meter No.- 153016

Fail 26 Aug 2021 139,189 miles

Meter No.- 153016

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 132,782 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,577 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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NJ16 KWY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJ16 KWY, 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 NJ16 KWY registered?

NJ16 KWY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is NJ16 KWY safe to buy?

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