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OV16 WFC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,713 mi
Last recorded177,713 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 WFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 177,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 173,346 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 166,155 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2024 166,151 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 160,610 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 30 May 2022 153,899 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 30 May 2022 153,899 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 147,603 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 105,499 miles

Front chip in zone A front windscreen

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 WFC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV16 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

OV16 WFC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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The MOT history for OV16 WFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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