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OU16 FLE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,470 mi
Last recorded59,470 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 FLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,470 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 55,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,823 miles

Front discs lipped

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 47,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tpms light on

Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,847 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat belt,s. ()

Fail 30 Mar 2023 39,847 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat belt,s. ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,496 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N.S.R & O.S.R ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2021 29,545 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both side outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 29,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both side outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 28,248 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,332 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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OU16 FLE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU16 FLE, 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 OU16 FLE registered?

OU16 FLE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is OU16 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU16 FLE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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