CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL65 FPD

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 FPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 116,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 103,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,022 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 74,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping from undertray but no signs of leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 27,925 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL65 FPD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL65 FPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL65 FPD?

You can check the full history of PL65 FPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL65 FPD registered?

PL65 FPD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is PL65 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 FPD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL65 FPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL65 FPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.