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OU16 VTN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,087 mi
Last recorded52,087 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,087 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 7 Aug 2025 42,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 37,887 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 37,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2021 15,122 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 13,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 11,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 VTN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

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

Is OU16 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU16 VTN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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