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BL66 TLO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,284 mi
Last recorded97,284 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 TLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,284 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 97,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,281 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 65,393 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,004 miles

Lower Entire engine and under-tray fitted

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test BOTH rear seats down at time of test- could only visually inspect outer belts only ()

Fail 26 Aug 2021 51,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut in tread pattern area= cords visible in slice 225/45/17Y Prestivo (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Lower Entire engine and under-tray fitted

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test BOTH rear seats down at time of test- could only visually inspect outer belts only ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,249 miles

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

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

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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BL66 TLO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL66 TLO, 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 BL66 TLO registered?

BL66 TLO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2016.

Is BL66 TLO safe to buy?

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