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OU16 XFW

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,268 mi
Last recorded80,268 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 XFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,268 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 74,664 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,053 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 70,053 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,695 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner faces

minor wear from both front tyres inner treads

Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,811 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear on edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,660 miles

oil sweat from both front struts

Fail 29 Jul 2021 54,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil sweat from both front struts

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,979 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,688 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,648 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 XFW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU16 XFW registered?

OU16 XFW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is OU16 XFW safe to buy?

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