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SK16 ZHO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,565 mi
Last recorded143,565 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 ZHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 143,565 miles

Front numberplate damaged slightly

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

all sock absorber casings showing sings of corrosion

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2026 143,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions unable to be tested (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front numberplate damaged slightly

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

all sock absorber casings showing sings of corrosion

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2025 128,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 128,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to chords also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocky mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 117,937 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocky mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,262 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 110,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,536 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,322 miles

Found the coolant badly discoloured.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Found disc badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Found disc badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,769 miles

Coolant contaminated/discoloured.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,458 miles

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 ZHO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

SK16 ZHO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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