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DA66 LGJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

259,325 mi
Last recorded259,325 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 LGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 259,325 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 259,325 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 242,547 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 242,547 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 216,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 193,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F rear control arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F rear control arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 170,933 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 170,842 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 146,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 6,821 miles

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 LGJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

DA66 LGJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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