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WA16 XYF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,479 mi
Last recorded169,479 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 XYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 169,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 162,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 162,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 152,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 138,667 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,471 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 128,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in tyre Spare tyre from O/S/F

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 121,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 121,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 107,199 miles

The vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out was produced due to low emissions/vehicle setup

Fail 22 Feb 2020 107,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

The vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out was produced due to low emissions/vehicle setup

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,200 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

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 XYF 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 WA16 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

WA16 XYF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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