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FV65 VST

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,449 mi
Last recorded93,449 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 VST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 93,449 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 80,590 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs rusty/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,182 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,643 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,237 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 32,761 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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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FV65 VST is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV65 VST, 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 FV65 VST registered?

FV65 VST is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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