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NL16 HPY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,415 mi
Last recorded92,415 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 HPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 92,415 miles

Exhaust catching on rear undertray.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 92,415 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust catching on rear undertray.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,483 miles

Under-trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 65,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,316 miles

Offside Front brake back plate slightly loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,658 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 38,241 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 28,302 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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NL16 HPY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL16 HPY, 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 NL16 HPY registered?

NL16 HPY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is NL16 HPY safe to buy?

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