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GL66 LFU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

399,800 mi
Last recorded399,800 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 399,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 360,943 miles

Engine coolant radiator insecure but not likely to fall

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 330,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 301,720 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 301,696 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 267,682 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 267,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 228,119 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 228,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 181,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 139,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,853 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,184 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 LFU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

GL66 LFU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is GL66 LFU safe to buy?

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