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GL66 XTY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,333 mi
Last recorded79,333 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 79,333 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 72,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 66,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad looks under 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 66,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread / tyre worn / no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad looks under 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 51,626 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,318 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,247 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 XTY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

GL66 XTY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is GL66 XTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL66 XTY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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