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DH65 DUJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH65 DUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 103,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,057 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

uneven tread wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

uneven tread wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 47,142 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 43,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 37,482 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 37,463 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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DH65 DUJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DH65 DUJ, 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 DH65 DUJ registered?

DH65 DUJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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