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VE16 LBA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 LBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2026 94,347 miles

Rear rear subframe and suspension getting surface rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,486 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 68,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,770 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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VE16 LBA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 VE16 LBA, 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 VE16 LBA registered?

VE16 LBA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is VE16 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 LBA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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