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A16 AUL

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,023 mi
Last recorded137,023 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 137,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 112,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,529 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 55,492 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,214 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 26,964 miles

Rear wiper defective

Fail 2 Feb 2021 26,964 miles

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 2 Jun 2020 25,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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A16 AUL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 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 A16 AUL, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 AUL registered?

A16 AUL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is A16 AUL safe to buy?

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