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VU16 JVA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,817 mi
Last recorded90,817 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 JVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 90,817 miles

Offside repeater damaged not affecting functionallity

Fail 14 Nov 2025 90,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside repeater damaged not affecting functionallity

Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 80,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 80,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear n/s & o/s tyres worn 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2023 69,974 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,317 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 48,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 40,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 28,751 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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VU16 JVA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU16 JVA, 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 VU16 JVA registered?

VU16 JVA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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