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GD66 HJE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,335 mi
Last recorded235,335 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD66 HJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 235,335 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2024 235,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 208,256 miles

Engine under tray is insecure

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under engine & floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2023 203,743 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield has loose fixings

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension Strut has slight leak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body under trays fitted obscuring some components offside and nearside

Pass 16 Sep 2022 162,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under engine & floor trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body trays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2021 125,737 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,741 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 106,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Front Wind screen has small internal accessory mounting attached.

Nearside Front N/S/F Shocker misting of oil

Offside Front O/S/F Shocker misting of oil

Plastic trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,074 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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GD66 HJE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GD66 HJE, 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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GD66 HJE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2016.

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