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NV16 ZPN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,184 mi
Last recorded154,184 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 154,184 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and the discs are slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ahead of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 154,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and the discs are slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ahead of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 133,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

the windscreen wiper blades are smearing slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2025 133,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

the windscreen wiper blades are smearing slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2024 117,318 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 102,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,841 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,432 miles

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

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 ZPN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 NV16 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

NV16 ZPN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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