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SV16 HZG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,445 mi
Last recorded79,445 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 HZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 79,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box badly corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield could be better secured at rear box

Fail 15 Apr 2026 79,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box badly corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield could be better secured at rear box

Pass 30 Jun 2025 73,171 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,072 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 57,069 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 48,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 24,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SV16 HZG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV16 HZG, 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 SV16 HZG registered?

SV16 HZG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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The MOT history for SV16 HZG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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