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OY16 BZB

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 BZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 112,914 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2026 112,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,695 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front slifgrly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 86,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,594 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 61,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,453 miles

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

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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OY16 BZB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 OY16 BZB, 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 OY16 BZB registered?

OY16 BZB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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