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AY66 ZYZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,042 mi
Last recorded155,042 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 ZYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 155,042 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 154,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid condition visibly poor

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 135,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 120,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,262 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 68,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,411 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,073 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 18,302 miles

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

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 ZYZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 AY66 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

AY66 ZYZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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