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WG16 BVL

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2026 70,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Both rear tyres stepped on inside edge

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 64,010 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepped/out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 47,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 39,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,947 miles

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 Slight damage/cut to outside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 30,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Slight damage/cut to outside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,514 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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WG16 BVL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG16 BVL, 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 WG16 BVL registered?

WG16 BVL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is WG16 BVL safe to buy?

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