2016 Skoda Octavia · 69,043 MOT tests
2016 Skoda Octavia reliability
2016 Skoda Octavias fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 Octavia years (69,043 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 17.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 72,784
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 69,043
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Brakes3.4%
- Suspension3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.83%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.57%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.19%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.87%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.43%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.13%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.76%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2016 Skoda Octavias fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 Octavia years (69,043 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (1.83% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Skoda Octavia shows 72,784 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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