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SY16 MVE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,662 mi
Last recorded63,662 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 MVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 63,662 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 59,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 59,478 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,670 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 46,770 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 33,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 28,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,165 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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SY16 MVE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY16 MVE, 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 SY16 MVE registered?

SY16 MVE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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The MOT history for SY16 MVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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