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BT65 ZYZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,445 mi
Last recorded147,445 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 ZYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 147,445 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,304 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 138,302 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 125,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outers both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 114,214 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 105,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 105,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall and perishing,40/15 Michelin 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on outer edge and BADLY perished, 40/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,890 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,087 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 92,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,409 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 83,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (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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BT65 ZYZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT65 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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BT65 ZYZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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