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VE16 SXM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,047 mi
Last recorded103,047 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 SXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 103,047 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,241 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 89,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,814 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 72,814 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,205 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 34,342 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,687 miles

Both front tyres feathered / cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,555 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,008 miles

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 21,008 miles

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 SXM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

VE16 SXM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is VE16 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 SXM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE16 SXM have outstanding finance?

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