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SR65 GFU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,503 mi
Last recorded90,503 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR65 GFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 90,503 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 90,503 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,706 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 68,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,361 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 58,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,823 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 34,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 26,762 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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SR65 GFU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SR65 GFU, 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 SR65 GFU registered?

SR65 GFU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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The MOT history for SR65 GFU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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