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PL16 RTO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

261,344 mi
Last recorded261,344 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 RTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 261,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 220,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 218,011 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 173,402 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2023 141,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,170 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,996 miles

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

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

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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PL16 RTO 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 90.9%.

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 PL16 RTO, 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 PL16 RTO registered?

PL16 RTO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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The MOT history for PL16 RTO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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