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WM66 MLJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,768 mi
Last recorded144,768 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM66 MLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 144,768 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 144,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 143,223 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 125,073 miles

undertray & plastic covers fitted underbody obscuring components

Pass 20 Feb 2023 112,121 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,645 miles

Nearside Rear Reflector broken

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,366 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside wearing on inner & outer edges - Both on 3m or slightly under - Offside bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 59,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside wearing on inner & outer edges - Both on 3m or slightly under - Offside bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear 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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WM66 MLJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WM66 MLJ, 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 WM66 MLJ registered?

WM66 MLJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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