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NV65 BKU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,087 mi
Last recorded129,087 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV65 BKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2025 129,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2024 113,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Nov 2024 113,930 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn and badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower suspension arms(rear inner bushes are deteoriating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front tyres are worn to 3.0mm

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,426 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower suspension arms(rear inner bushes are slightly perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear tyres are approaching 3.0mm in treads

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2022 91,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower suspension arms(rear inner bushes are slightly perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear tyres are approaching 3.0mm in treads

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,245 miles

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,651 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,643 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 40,413 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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NV65 BKU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NV65 BKU, 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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NV65 BKU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2016.

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