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EA66 BBU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

291,316 mi
Last recorded291,316 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 BBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 291,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 261,342 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 242,176 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 24 Sep 2024 242,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 222,937 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2024 222,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 204,536 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Oct 2023 204,536 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 184,398 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 162,927 miles

Emissions too clean to test. Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 131,007 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,377 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides Slight Misty. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 83,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn, Perishing, Cuts & Damaged. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Slightly Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides Slight Misty. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 54,152 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 6,382 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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EA66 BBU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA66 BBU, 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 EA66 BBU registered?

EA66 BBU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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