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SY66 SWU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 SWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,640 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 85,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,516 miles

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

Pass 1 Dec 2023 78,782 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 78,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 17 Nov 2023 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,886 miles

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,343 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,711 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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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SY66 SWU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY66 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY66 SWU registered?

SY66 SWU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is SY66 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 SWU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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