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SA16 ZVL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,255 mi
Last recorded188,255 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 ZVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 188,255 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 188,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 177,724 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 158,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 121,388 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 89,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 77,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 66,129 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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 ZVL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 SA16 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

SA16 ZVL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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