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SL66 GCX

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,605 mi
Last recorded77,605 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 GCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,605 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 73,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 65,248 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 60,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 60,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,780 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 43,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,658 miles

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

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

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 GCX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCX, 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 SL66 GCX registered?

SL66 GCX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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