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SF16 VLV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

261,882 mi
Last recorded261,882 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 VLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 261,882 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 261,840 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 246,542 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 246,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 209,462 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 193,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 174,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 151,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,860 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,795 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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SF16 VLV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SF16 VLV, 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 SF16 VLV registered?

SF16 VLV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SF16 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF16 VLV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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