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DF65 ECN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

230,990 mi
Last recorded230,990 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 ECN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 230,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 215,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2024 215,025 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 198,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 184,617 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 167,438 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 167,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 148,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 128,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 110,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 24 Jul 2021 110,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,538 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 54,030 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 33,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 29,733 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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DF65 ECN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF65 ECN, 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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DF65 ECN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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