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EX66 JHL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,817 mi
Last recorded114,817 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 JHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 114,817 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,060 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 95,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 17 Dec 2022 85,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 74,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,104 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,815 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,055 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 42,759 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 42,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 9,820 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,286 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 5,661 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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EX66 JHL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX66 JHL, 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 EX66 JHL registered?

EX66 JHL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is EX66 JHL safe to buy?

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