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VE16 SXL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,476 mi
Last recorded77,476 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 SXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,476 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2026 77,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 59,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16

Offside Front Wing/Arch body damage

Offside Windscreen washer jets slightly misaligned and only just providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Fail 27 May 2025 59,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wing/Arch body damage

Offside Windscreen washer jets slightly misaligned and only just providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2024 54,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 48,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 40,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 33,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,808 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,893 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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VE16 SXL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE16 SXL, 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 VE16 SXL registered?

VE16 SXL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is VE16 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 SXL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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