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GL66 LDA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

308,852 mi
Last recorded308,852 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 LDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 308,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 308,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 285,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 285,758 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 285,713 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 385,600 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 266,042 miles

rear bumper cracked osr

undertrays fitted on sides

Pass 3 May 2024 254,975 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 254,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 235,055 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 234,993 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 216,540 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 216,523 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 211,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 211,195 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 191,289 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 191,289 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,770 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 135,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,613 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 103,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 40,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LDA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

GL66 LDA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2016.

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