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AO66 VXR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 VXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,987 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 96,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,259 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 88,257 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyre is in unsafe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 80,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 56,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,866 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 33,751 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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AO66 VXR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AO66 VXR, 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 AO66 VXR registered?

AO66 VXR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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