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SL66 DZR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 DZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 141,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 138,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 127,235 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,850 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 114,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, step tyre (5.2.3 (e))

inner edge n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,417 miles

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,010 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion

both rear brake discs have corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

prop shaft rear rubber dampener splitting

Fail 4 Nov 2020 81,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs have corrosion

both rear brake discs have corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

prop shaft rear rubber dampener splitting

Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

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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SL66 DZR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL66 DZR, 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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SL66 DZR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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