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SA16 ZVN

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

330,829 mi
Last recorded330,829 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 ZVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 330,829 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 305,377 miles

Nearside Front steering rack tierod slight play

decal on passenger airbag area

Fail 15 Feb 2024 305,362 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted grill part of bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's airbag missing knee bag (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack tierod slight play

decal on passenger airbag area

Pass 26 Oct 2022 283,540 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 243,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 202,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 166,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2019 166,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 120,126 miles

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

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

Offside 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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SA16 ZVN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA16 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

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

Is SA16 ZVN safe to buy?

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