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OV16 LSE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,863 mi
Last recorded89,863 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 LSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 89,863 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))

Pass 7 May 2024 81,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front number plate split

Fail 3 May 2024 81,428 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front number plate split

Pass 5 May 2023 77,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx' 5mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam, Air Freshener, Phone Holder ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 73,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 68,863 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 65,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 52,612 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

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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OV16 LSE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV16 LSE, 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 OV16 LSE registered?

OV16 LSE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is OV16 LSE safe to buy?

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