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SF66 VKJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,711 mi
Last recorded198,711 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF66 VKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 198,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 193,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 192,466 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 192,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 182,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 172,685 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 172,656 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 Test value - 0.70 Fail value - 1.02 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 163,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 149,534 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 149,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2021 117,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 116,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall next to rim. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,793 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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SF66 VKJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF66 VKJ, 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 SF66 VKJ registered?

SF66 VKJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is SF66 VKJ safe to buy?

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