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GF66 KLA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

236,267 mi
Last recorded236,267 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF66 KLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 236,267 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Dec 2025 198,592 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 198,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 198,563 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 198,389 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 173,504 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 143,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 138,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 112,348 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 112,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,126 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 26,472 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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GF66 KLA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF66 KLA, 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 GF66 KLA registered?

GF66 KLA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is GF66 KLA safe to buy?

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