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GL66 OMW

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

281,868 mi
Last recorded281,868 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 OMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 281,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper reflector slightly insecure

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure just met requirements

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture soft under finger and thumb pressure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill showing repair but covered in sealent so full inspection not possible (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive visible oil on engine but no obvious leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 235,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 211,195 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 186,356 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 177,700 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (And inside door aperture) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 177,689 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (And inside door aperture) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 162,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight loose

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,345 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 OMW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMW, 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 OMW registered?

GL66 OMW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2016.

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