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NV16 EMJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 EMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,993 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,323 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant near minimum

rear exhaust silencer heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,965 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,899 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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NV16 EMJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NV16 EMJ, 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 NV16 EMJ registered?

NV16 EMJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is NV16 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV16 EMJ shows 6 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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