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SL16 KFZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,664 mi
Last recorded146,664 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 KFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 146,664 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 133,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 133,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 128,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Drop link bracket damaged(grinder damage) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 127,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Drop link bracket damaged(grinder damage) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 100,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,103 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,274 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 78,247 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,894 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to wheel rim

Pass 16 Jan 2021 51,817 miles

auto stop start fault

glow plug light on

Fail 14 Jan 2021 51,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

auto stop start fault

glow plug light on

Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,664 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tape on as light damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 22,616 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (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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SL16 KFZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL16 KFZ, 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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SL16 KFZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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