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PY65 ETV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,074 mi
Last recorded92,074 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY65 ETV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 92,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 62,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Oct 2023 47,422 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,765 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2023 45,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2022 41,269 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 33,816 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 33,778 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 30,047 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,418 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
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PY65 ETV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY65 ETV, 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 PY65 ETV registered?

PY65 ETV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is PY65 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY65 ETV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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