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OV16 LZX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,855 mi
Last recorded119,855 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 LZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 119,855 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 90,785 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 17 Feb 2023 75,112 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Fail 17 Feb 2023 75,103 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,372 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))

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 LZX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 OV16 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

OV16 LZX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is OV16 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 LZX 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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