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BT65 ZZE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

214,174 mi
Last recorded214,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 214,174 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 200,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 191,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 176,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 160,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,570 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 144,570 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,369 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 134,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,897 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 112,571 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,739 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,816 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 97,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,547 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damage, but less than 50 % missing.

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 ZZE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZE, 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 BT65 ZZE registered?

BT65 ZZE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BT65 ZZE safe to buy?

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