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MT66 EGU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,433 mi
Last recorded179,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT66 EGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 179,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2025 177,364 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 177,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 159,413 miles

windscreen wipers could be better

Fail 4 Nov 2024 159,412 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 124,532 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 124,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,176 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 105,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,127 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,455 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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MT66 EGU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MT66 EGU, 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 MT66 EGU registered?

MT66 EGU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2016.

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