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PG16 KJZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,394 mi
Last recorded146,394 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG16 KJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 146,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 132,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 121,491 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 121,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure buckled (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 106,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,455 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,410 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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PG16 KJZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc 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 PG16 KJZ, 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 PG16 KJZ registered?

PG16 KJZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2016.

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