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DA66 LFZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,601 mi
Last recorded75,601 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 LFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 75,601 miles

rear subframe and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2025 67,092 miles

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

rear subframe and lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 67,065 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front brake discs very corroded/pitted on inner face

rear subframe and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,939 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 60,938 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened facings breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,646 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 24,375 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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DA66 LFZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 DA66 LFZ, 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 DA66 LFZ registered?

DA66 LFZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is DA66 LFZ safe to buy?

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