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EU66 ZXH

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

236,071 mi
Last recorded236,071 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU66 ZXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 236,071 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2026 232,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2025 224,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2025 224,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 224,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 218,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 17 Sep 2024 210,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 200,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 189,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 180,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 169,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 157,288 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 157,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 147,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 141,159 miles

signs of oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2020 125,698 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 125,474 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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EU66 ZXH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU66 ZXH, 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 EU66 ZXH registered?

EU66 ZXH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is EU66 ZXH safe to buy?

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