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GL66 OJF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

294,614 mi
Last recorded294,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 294,614 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 279,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 263,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 263,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 242,883 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 242,828 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi pipe loose and rubbing due to mount bracket broken off (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose bracket slightly loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 224,003 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 223,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 204,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 181,638 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,046 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,494 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 134,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,859 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,752 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,824 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 OJF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL66 OJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL66 OJF registered?

GL66 OJF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is GL66 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL66 OJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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