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PL65 FXZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,876 mi
Last recorded92,876 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 FXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 92,876 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 92,872 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,856 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 92,849 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,910 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,761 miles

Vehicle under shields blocking the view to testable components.

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges.

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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PL65 FXZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL65 FXZ, 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

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What year was PL65 FXZ registered?

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

Is PL65 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 FXZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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