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WP16 UPV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,882 mi
Last recorded181,882 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 UPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 181,882 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 180,454 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 149,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 148,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 131,759 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm; borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm; worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

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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WP16 UPV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP16 UPV, 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 WP16 UPV registered?

WP16 UPV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is WP16 UPV safe to buy?

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