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JS65 JUL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

243,100 mi
Last recorded243,100 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS65 JUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 243,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 226,078 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 226,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 213,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 203,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 190,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 175,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 161,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 156,278 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 156,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 114,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,500 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,982 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 170 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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JS65 JUL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JS65 JUL, 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 JS65 JUL registered?

JS65 JUL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is JS65 JUL safe to buy?

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