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PJ66 XVY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,561 mi
Last recorded136,561 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 XVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 136,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears discoloured/overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly both rears (1.2.1 (c))

cambelt/aux area noise on idle

Fail 7 May 2026 136,561 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/split in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fit (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts poor/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety filter housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears discoloured/overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly both rears (1.2.1 (c))

cambelt/aux area noise on idle

Pass 26 May 2025 130,116 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 111,968 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 111,966 miles

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

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,089 miles

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))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 72,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,755 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 37,755 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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PJ66 XVY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ66 XVY, 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 PJ66 XVY registered?

PJ66 XVY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2016.

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