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HX66 YMU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,836 mi
Last recorded77,836 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX66 YMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 77,836 miles

Offside Front Plastic inner arch damage/been repaired

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

Plastic overs fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 77,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Plastic inner arch damage/been repaired

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

Plastic overs fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 67,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 May 2024 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspections

Pass 12 May 2023 47,443 miles

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 47,443 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 35,604 miles

Front brake pads worn close to ware sensor

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

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn uneven on inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 35,604 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake pads worn close to ware sensor

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

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Worn uneven on inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,560 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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HX66 YMU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX66 YMU, 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 HX66 YMU registered?

HX66 YMU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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