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SK16 XYV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,422 mi
Last recorded107,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 107,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to pit inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body damage

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes starting to crack/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

front headlamp aim and beam images just met mot requirements

service /spanner light indicator on

Fail 2 Jan 2026 107,422 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to pit inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes starting to crack/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

service /spanner light indicator on

tpms light on indicating low pressure

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,570 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 90,561 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate loose.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,146 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 70,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,769 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 XYV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYV, 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 SK16 XYV registered?

SK16 XYV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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