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SF66 VKN

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,370 mi
Last recorded121,370 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF66 VKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 121,370 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 116,668 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 113,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 112,172 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,304 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 104,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,315 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 72,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,540 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 35,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,279 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 VKN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 SF66 VKN, 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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SF66 VKN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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