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AF65 GOJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,022 mi
Last recorded159,022 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 GOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 159,022 miles

reference vt30 document

Fail 28 Oct 2025 159,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front reg plate poor,engine oil minimum,coolant minimum,oil spill-coveres fitted-covers fractured-loose,os reg light inop,screen chipped,osf tyre poor-wall grooved,front-rear brake discs poor lipped-scored,front pads low close to lip

rear tyres cracking,rear shockers oily,os trackrod end poor

Pass 31 Oct 2024 146,243 miles

front reg plate poor,service due ,oil minimum,antifreeze minimum,nsr pads low uneven wear,tyres poor treads bulging-inner treads low,oil spill,nsf shockers oily

Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,744 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 133,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

battery low,ns dip pattern not great,filler in nearside sill area,front pads low-discs not great,osr shocker oily

Pass 9 Jun 2023 131,009 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 131,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake discs scored-pitting,osr shocker damp,nsr-nsf tyre treads bulging,osr tyre punctured,oil spill-covers fitted,osf linkbar play,battery low

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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AF65 GOJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF65 GOJ, 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 AF65 GOJ registered?

AF65 GOJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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