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A16 DFS

2020 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,351 mi
Last recorded60,351 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 60,351 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 60,347 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,442 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 39,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 29,002 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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A16 DFS is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 41,072 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 DFS, 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 6 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 DFS registered?

A16 DFS is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2020.

Is A16 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DFS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 DFS have outstanding finance?

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