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WA16 LEJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 LEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 96,959 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,639 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 61,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, also perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, also perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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WA16 LEJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WA16 LEJ, 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 WA16 LEJ registered?

WA16 LEJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WA16 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA16 LEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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