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SR16 VZY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,095 mi
Last recorded199,095 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 VZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 199,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch release bearing noisy under load

Fail 8 Sep 2026 199,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch release bearing noisy under load

Pass 10 Sep 2025 187,502 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 187,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2024 169,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre's around 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 153,713 miles

Offside Front Disc backing plate loose

Oil low

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 26 May 2022 136,458 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread damaged in various areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers at front damaged

Fail 26 May 2022 136,458 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread damaged in various areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms light on

Under covers at front damaged

Pass 7 May 2021 117,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop vibration damper split slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 117,518 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake warning lamp on dash, sticky cable / calliper NSR

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop vibration damper split slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 102,705 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 80,089 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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SR16 VZY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Brown 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 SR16 VZY, 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 SR16 VZY registered?

SR16 VZY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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