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MJ66 LJA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,380 mi
Last recorded79,380 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 LJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 79,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,831 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,279 miles

Front inner brake pads starting to wear thin

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 31,554 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,342 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 23,111 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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MJ66 LJA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJ66 LJA, 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 MJ66 LJA registered?

MJ66 LJA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2016.

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