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2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,700 mi
Last recorded123,700 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN65 WLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 123,700 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 123,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 201,246 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 201,206 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 174,683 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 174,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 147,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 147,602 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,509 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 127,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,161 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 103,310 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,653 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 102,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 92,897 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,671 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,674 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Fail 22 May 2019 36,665 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 22 Nov 2018 25,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 10,109 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 5,272 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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EN65 WLB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN65 WLB, 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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EN65 WLB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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