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SE65 PDO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,145 mi
Last recorded155,145 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE65 PDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 155,145 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,562 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 141,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 126,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,551 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 22 Dec 2022 108,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,408 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 90,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 76,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 66,248 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 49,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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SE65 PDO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SE65 PDO, 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 SE65 PDO registered?

SE65 PDO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is SE65 PDO safe to buy?

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