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GF66 YRA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,031 mi
Last recorded235,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF66 YRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 235,031 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 234,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Lower ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Bulb warning light on dash

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

Pass 14 Jan 2026 231,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 209,404 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 181,526 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 152,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,051 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 115,051 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,596 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 85,310 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 9,587 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 9,318 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 YRA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

GF66 YRA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2016.

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