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BL65 SZP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,662 mi
Last recorded163,662 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 SZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 163,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 153,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 142,477 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,401 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 130,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate damaged

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,392 miles

damage to n/s sill

Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,503 miles

damage to n/s sill

o/s headlight bracket broken

Fail 20 Jan 2021 106,503 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s sill

o/s headlight bracket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,724 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,083 miles

Front both slight wear inside edge

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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BL65 SZP 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 BL65 SZP, 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 BL65 SZP registered?

BL65 SZP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BL65 SZP safe to buy?

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