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SB66 XWM

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,017 mi
Last recorded95,017 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB66 XWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 95,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 95,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2025 81,055 miles

Under-tray cover sheet fitted/under-body vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,351 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 75,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 72,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 55,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 56,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,899 miles

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

Offside Rear tail was out but came on once boot lid was closed

Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,116 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 22,648 miles

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

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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SB66 XWM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White 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 SB66 XWM, 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 SB66 XWM registered?

SB66 XWM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is SB66 XWM safe to buy?

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