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GL66 BWY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,719 mi
Last recorded134,719 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 BWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 134,719 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 134,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 119,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 117,867 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 117,800 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Off side front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

No blip test, undertrays fitted

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 117,351 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 115,640 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 115,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 50,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 35,264 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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GL66 BWY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL66 BWY, 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 GL66 BWY registered?

GL66 BWY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is GL66 BWY safe to buy?

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