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SK16 VFJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,539 mi
Last recorded75,539 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 VFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,539 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,554 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 48,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,214 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,241 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking and perished

Rear unable to check rear seat belts fully due to seats being down

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 VFJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc 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 SK16 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

SK16 VFJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SK16 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 VFJ 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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