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AJ65 PDO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,598 mi
Last recorded119,598 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 PDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2026 119,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 107,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,143 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 98,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,513 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,147 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

unable to test passenger rear adult belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,774 miles

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,309 miles

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

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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AJ65 PDO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ65 PDO, 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 AJ65 PDO registered?

AJ65 PDO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2016.

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