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BL65 TXA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,165 mi
Last recorded200,165 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 TXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 200,165 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 200,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 limit 0.7 failed 1.24 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 177,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 162,125 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail puncture inside tread leaking air ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 162,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail puncture inside tread leaking air ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2022 145,078 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 145,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 0.5 FAILED AT AT 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing OSF WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,861 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 126,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate = 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 190,491 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 142,930 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 142,929 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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 TXA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

BL65 TXA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is BL65 TXA safe to buy?

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