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GL66 LDV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

248,592 mi
Last recorded248,592 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 LDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 248,592 miles

discs worn

pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2024 231,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 213,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 192,537 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 192,525 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear pads very

Pass 27 Jul 2022 169,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 125,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,190 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 91,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,465 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,694 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 39,492 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 14,459 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

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 LDV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL66 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

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

Is GL66 LDV safe to buy?

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