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WG16 HFV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 HFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald and down to 2mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald and down to 3mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside,nearside and centre seats ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 105,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald and down to 2mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald and down to 3mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside,nearside and centre seats ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 91,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas of offside and nearside tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,374 miles

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,682 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in sidewalls and tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,878 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres badly perished and cracked but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 58,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area of tyre 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area badly perished and cracked so cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres badly perished and cracked but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside,nearside and centre rear seats occupied by child seats ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,842 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 HFV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFV, 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 WG16 HFV registered?

WG16 HFV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is WG16 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 HFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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