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OU16 FOA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,056 mi
Last recorded157,056 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 FOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 157,056 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 154,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 154,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 138,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 120,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 120,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 112,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,444 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner shoulder.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF & OSF. (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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OU16 FOA 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 OU16 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

OU16 FOA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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