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MV66 SXJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,729 mi
Last recorded39,729 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV66 SXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 39,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 35,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 32,917 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2024 32,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,200 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 23,464 miles

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

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

full under vehicle cover and engine cover fitted obscuring under vehicle and engine components

Pass 24 Aug 2021 21,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 19,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,050 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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MV66 SXJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV66 SXJ, 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 MV66 SXJ registered?

MV66 SXJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is MV66 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV66 SXJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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