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VA16 HVZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,253 mi
Last recorded104,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 HVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 104,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to un bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,938 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,114 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,285 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))

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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VA16 HVZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA16 HVZ, 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 VA16 HVZ registered?

VA16 HVZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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