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AY66 ZDS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

318,429 mi
Last recorded318,429 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 ZDS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 318,429 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 274,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 232,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 190,330 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 8 Jul 2021 134,505 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,849 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,849 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 11,156 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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AY66 ZDS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY66 ZDS, 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 AY66 ZDS registered?

AY66 ZDS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is AY66 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 ZDS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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