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OU16 VTM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,378 mi
Last recorded62,378 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 VTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 62,378 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 50,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 30,805 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 30,805 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 tyres showing cords on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 19,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 14,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 12,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,321 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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OU16 VTM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

OU16 VTM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is OU16 VTM safe to buy?

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