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GV66 EKH

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

288,003 mi
Last recorded288,003 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV66 EKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 288,003 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 272,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 253,960 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large tint strip fitted across top of windscreen encroaching into zone A (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 236,818 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 236,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 218,615 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 199,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 176,564 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 155,483 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large tint strip fitted across top edge of windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 136,430 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,484 miles

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 122,704 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured near headlamp unit (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both main beam bulbs are of HID type but do not appear to be a conversion, appears standard

Fail 31 Aug 2021 122,692 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured near headlamp unit (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both main beam bulbs are of HID type but do not appear to be a conversion, appears standard

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,558 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,268 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,543 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,543 miles

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

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

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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GV66 EKH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV66 EKH, 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 GV66 EKH registered?

GV66 EKH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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