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WM65 BNJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,748 mi
Last recorded103,748 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 BNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 103,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,020 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 94,020 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,527 miles

osr tyre cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2023 75,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

osr tyre cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 67,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,591 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,703 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 40,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside front shock absorber leaking

service light on

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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WM65 BNJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM65 BNJ, 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

How do I check the history of WM65 BNJ?

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What year was WM65 BNJ registered?

WM65 BNJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2016.

Is WM65 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM65 BNJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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