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SF16 VMZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,947 mi
Last recorded146,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 VMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 146,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2026 142,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,783 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 133,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 124,110 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 120,101 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 110,967 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 110,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,109 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,656 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,368 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 83,346 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,159 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear pads worn

Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,745 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,384 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 VMZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF16 VMZ registered?

SF16 VMZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SF16 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF16 VMZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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