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A16 PPY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,575 mi
Last recorded98,575 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 98,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 116,935 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 116,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,282 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 98,552 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,753 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,854 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 84,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 32,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,597 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 81,597 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 22,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer inlet pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer inlet pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,815 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 12 Mar 2018 70,815 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,876 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 64,876 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,557 miles

Rear indicator lamp bulbs faded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,602 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 PPY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A16 PPY, 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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A16 PPY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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