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SC65 VLV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,518 mi
Last recorded72,518 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC65 VLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 72,518 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shockers leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and has a cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2026 72,516 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shockers leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and has a cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 65,757 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 65,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,922 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 56,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check underside completely due to body covers

Fail 3 Oct 2023 50,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check underside completely due to body covers

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SC65 VLV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC65 VLV, 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 SC65 VLV registered?

SC65 VLV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 February 2016.

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