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SH16 LCL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,585 mi
Last recorded88,585 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 LCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 88,585 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 88,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,900 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2024 70,116 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight Distortion on inner alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear Brake Disc's Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Wearing close to limit, current measurement 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 54,628 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,459 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SH16 LCL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 SH16 LCL, 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

How do I check the history of SH16 LCL?

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What year was SH16 LCL registered?

SH16 LCL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is SH16 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 LCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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