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OV16 UAJ

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,550 mi
Last recorded144,550 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 UAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 135,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 122,991 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 122,991 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 114,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 114,482 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,238 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 95,446 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 95,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,212 miles

Emissions no blip detected (to clean)

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Rapid?

Based on 232,614 MOT tests across 25,368 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
7,109
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
25,368
On UK Roads
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OV16 UAJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,111 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV16 UAJ registered?

OV16 UAJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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