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PO16 VAD

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

282,912 mi
Last recorded282,912 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 VAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 282,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 238,927 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 238,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 200,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 135,723 miles

service due displayed

timing belt?? due or done at 130k?

Fail 1 Mar 2022 135,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

service due displayed

timing belt?? due or done at 130k?

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 108,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on for rear left tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,099 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 81,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,764 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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PO16 VAD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PO16 VAD, 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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PO16 VAD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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