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GN66 MTZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,563 mi
Last recorded275,563 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN66 MTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 275,563 miles

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

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

Under floor cover obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2021 254,580 miles

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

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

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

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2021 254,577 miles

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

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

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

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 203,315 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring components

Fail 24 Nov 2020 203,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring components

Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,906 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body under trays fitted obscuring some components

Under body under trays fitted obscuring some components fitted offside and nearside

Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,127 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 50,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 12,152 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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GN66 MTZ 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 66.7%.

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 GN66 MTZ, 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 GN66 MTZ registered?

GN66 MTZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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