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OU16 VLD

2016 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,407 mi
Last recorded67,407 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 VLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 65,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 61,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,806 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 44,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 31,554 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 24,161 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 24,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 VLD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU16 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

OU16 VLD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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