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VA65 GXX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,695 mi
Last recorded156,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 GXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 156,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 156,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 150,635 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 150,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 146,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 142,654 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 130,940 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,127 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,487 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 88,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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VA65 GXX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VA65 GXX, 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 VA65 GXX registered?

VA65 GXX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is VA65 GXX safe to buy?

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