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DA66 LVY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

310,735 mi
Last recorded310,735 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 LVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 310,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2026 310,384 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 295,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 295,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 290,120 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 260,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 235,281 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Feb 2023 234,927 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Fail 11 Jan 2023 232,711 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 224,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 155,683 miles

brake pedal is spongy

Fail 18 Oct 2021 155,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal is spongy

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 51,579 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure 3 bolts missing from slam panel 2 nearside top and bottom one offside bottom (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat headlight level switch is falling out of the dash to the left of the light switch (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,348 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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DA66 LVY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA66 LVY registered?

DA66 LVY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2016.

Is DA66 LVY safe to buy?

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