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PX16 WNG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,621 mi
Last recorded176,621 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX16 WNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 176,621 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & Braking Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 176,621 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & Braking Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 150,141 miles

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

Under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 140,619 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 140,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,160 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,058 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 134,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,797 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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PX16 WNG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX16 WNG, 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 PX16 WNG registered?

PX16 WNG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is PX16 WNG safe to buy?

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