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LB65 UNW

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,566 mi
Last recorded210,566 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 UNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 210,566 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 210,454 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2026 210,422 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 210,421 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2025 194,207 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 194,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 191,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 171,163 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 144,717 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 98,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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LB65 UNW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB65 UNW, 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 LB65 UNW registered?

LB65 UNW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 February 2016.

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