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GK66 XUL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

258,437 mi
Last recorded258,437 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK66 XUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 258,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 208,834 miles

Lower Underbody covers masking brake and fuel lines.

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 208,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.5 m/1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower Underbody covers masking brake and fuel lines.

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 143,345 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 143,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,738 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 124,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,735 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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GK66 XUL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK66 XUL, 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 GK66 XUL registered?

GK66 XUL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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