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PF16 ECV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

351,865 mi
Last recorded351,865 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 ECV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 351,865 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2026 351,859 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2025 321,872 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2025 321,621 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2025 309,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 295,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 260,819 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 222,415 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 184,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 143,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,586 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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PF16 ECV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PF16 ECV, 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 PF16 ECV registered?

PF16 ECV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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