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OV66 EXZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,222 mi
Last recorded89,222 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV66 EXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 89,222 miles

Front Slight bumper damage unlikely to cause injury

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very light. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coils corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,386 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 78,385 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to cords inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant below min level.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest depth 2.7mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 33,936 miles

Central Rear seat/seatbelt not in use at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear seat/seatbelt not in use at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Oct 2020 33,936 miles

Central Rear seat/seatbelt not in use at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat/seatbelt not in use at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2019 27,530 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 27,530 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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OV66 EXZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 OV66 EXZ, 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 OV66 EXZ registered?

OV66 EXZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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