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FA65 EKW

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

227,009 mi
Last recorded227,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 EKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 227,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 222,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 220,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 199,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 180,199 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 180,199 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 156,678 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,834 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,294 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 49,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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FA65 EKW 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 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 FA65 EKW, 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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FA65 EKW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 February 2016.

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