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FY66 WXG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,493 mi
Last recorded112,493 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 WXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,493 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 112,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested DUE TO DAMAGE AND INSECURITY (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure HEADLAMP IS DAMAGED (SMASHED AT REAR AND INSECURE) (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 89,317 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 89,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,479 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 70,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 59,402 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 59,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,839 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 42,706 miles

UNDER TRAYS BOTH SIDES NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES

Pass 9 Oct 2019 29,613 miles

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

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

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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FY66 WXG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY66 WXG, 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 FY66 WXG registered?

FY66 WXG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is FY66 WXG safe to buy?

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