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SH16 YOK

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,245 mi
Last recorded144,245 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 YOK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 144,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 132,563 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing but exhaust unlikely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 132,563 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing but exhaust unlikely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 115,913 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 104,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 47,439 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

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 YOK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YOK, 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 SH16 YOK registered?

SH16 YOK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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