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GF66 KNM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

302,790 mi
Last recorded302,790 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF66 KNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 302,790 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

service brake pedal travel spongey

Fail 27 Nov 2024 302,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

service brake pedal travel spongey

Pass 27 Nov 2023 265,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 262,257 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly insecure

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly insecure

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 262,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly insecure

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 221,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under floor trays obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2022 220,487 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under floor trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2021 182,248 miles

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

Under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 134,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,070 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak inadequate damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 KNM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GF66 KNM, 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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GF66 KNM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2016.

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