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MC65 VYL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,353 mi
Last recorded77,353 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 VYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 77,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 77,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,332 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,694 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 36,767 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,190 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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MC65 VYL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MC65 VYL, 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 MC65 VYL registered?

MC65 VYL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is MC65 VYL safe to buy?

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