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FG66 VYV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,314 mi
Last recorded109,314 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 VYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 109,314 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 100,125 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 100,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,579 miles

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 85,209 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 67,269 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres cracking.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,921 miles

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

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 (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FG66 VYV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG66 VYV, 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 FG66 VYV registered?

FG66 VYV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2016.

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