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GL66 XPG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,922 mi
Last recorded125,922 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 XPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 125,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 125,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre has dog lead jamed in it (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 114,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 114,694 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,681 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 104,681 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,871 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 69,127 miles

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

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

center mirror missing

Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,671 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 55,669 miles

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

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

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 XPG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

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

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