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OY16 UAB

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

309,949 mi
Last recorded309,949 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 UAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 309,949 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 309,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 267,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 229,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 185,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 185,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB WAS FITTED WRONG WAY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,166 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 94,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,215 miles

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 UAB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY16 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

OY16 UAB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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