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OV66 TXH

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,765 mi
Last recorded156,765 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV66 TXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 156,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2026 154,993 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2025 89,013 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 85,179 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 85,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,033 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,029 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 53,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 TXH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

OV66 TXH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is OV66 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV66 TXH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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