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VX16 ZPR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 ZPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 126,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 126,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,383 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 117,383 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 103,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,499 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,643 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 74,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 56,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 56,935 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,625 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,138 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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VX16 ZPR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX16 ZPR, 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 VX16 ZPR registered?

VX16 ZPR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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