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BC65 GWD

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,703 mi
Last recorded187,703 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC65 GWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 187,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 162,474 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 149,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,602 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 86,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BC65 GWD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BC65 GWD, 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 BC65 GWD registered?

BC65 GWD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2016.

Is BC65 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC65 GWD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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