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SE65 VMM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,101 mi
Last recorded101,101 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE65 VMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 101,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads slightly low, approx 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer, floor heatshield insecure & rattling

Fail 1 Oct 2026 101,093 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads slightly low, approx 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance 18% offside rear parking brake low

rear silencer, floor heatshield insecure & rattling

Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,576 miles

Nearside Front slight squeak from brake

Fail 26 Sep 2025 90,573 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight squeak from brake

Rear brake disc faces heavily corroded and overheat

Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 64,177 miles

both front tyres low 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,145 miles

both front shockers slight leak

Pass 9 Oct 2021 44,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

service light on

Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,917 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 25,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 14,176 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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SE65 VMM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SE65 VMM, 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 SE65 VMM registered?

SE65 VMM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is SE65 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE65 VMM 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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