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SA16 ZVH

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,228 mi
Last recorded56,228 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 ZVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 56,228 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 56,133 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 46,688 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,366 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 35,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 34,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 29,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern /// (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern /// (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern and outer sidewall /// (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 25,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 18,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,954 miles

Nearside Front 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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SA16 ZVH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SA16 ZVH, 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 SA16 ZVH registered?

SA16 ZVH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is SA16 ZVH safe to buy?

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