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WJ66 DYP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 DYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 121,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 121,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 111,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 99,452 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 79,504 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 63,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,232 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,953 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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WJ66 DYP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ66 DYP, 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 WJ66 DYP registered?

WJ66 DYP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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