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SL66 YSC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,594 mi
Last recorded69,594 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 YSC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 69,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,892 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 44,892 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake binding on (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 41,328 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 26,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 20,014 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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SL66 YSC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc 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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

SL66 YSC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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