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SK16 MSY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 MSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,679 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

emission to low to read

Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,188 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2022 58,188 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,193 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,442 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 30,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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SK16 MSY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK16 MSY, 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 SK16 MSY registered?

SK16 MSY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is SK16 MSY safe to buy?

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