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LY65 RVC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY65 RVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,795 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 57,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 43,971 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 43,959 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 31,686 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 31,684 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside 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))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 29,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 23,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (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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LY65 RVC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LY65 RVC, 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 LY65 RVC registered?

LY65 RVC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 February 2016.

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The MOT history for LY65 RVC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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