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NU66 TZP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,140 mi
Last recorded167,140 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU66 TZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 167,140 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 167,138 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 156,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,237 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 147,237 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 135,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil on undertray

Fail 2 Nov 2023 122,357 miles

oil on undertray

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 109,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 80,956 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 80,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,633 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 47,513 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 22,321 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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NU66 TZP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU66 TZP, 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 NU66 TZP registered?

NU66 TZP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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