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SJ16 AUR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,119 mi
Last recorded189,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 AUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 189,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 159,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 110,575 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 110,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 98,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,225 miles

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

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

brake pipes are plastic coated

undertrays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,526 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 65,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,152 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

ZERO EMISSIONS DETECTED AT EGA

Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking and perished and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking and perished

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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SJ16 AUR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SJ16 AUR, 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 SJ16 AUR registered?

SJ16 AUR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is SJ16 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 AUR shows 12 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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