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WA16 XZR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 XZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 118,558 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 113,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 106,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,296 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 96,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 83,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,069 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 47,920 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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WA16 XZR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA16 XZR registered?

WA16 XZR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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The MOT history for WA16 XZR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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