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PE16 SMO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,379 mi
Last recorded109,379 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 SMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 109,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Fail 13 Aug 2026 109,336 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

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

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,440 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 100,440 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 81,530 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 81,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre monitor malfunction (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre pressure monitor light on (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords and wire showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords and wire showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 49,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords and wire showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords and wire showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 33,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,886 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,750 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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PE16 SMO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PE16 SMO, 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 PE16 SMO registered?

PE16 SMO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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