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AV16 GFY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,778 mi
Last recorded145,778 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 GFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 145,778 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,441 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2024 132,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 121,046 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,071 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,019 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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AV16 GFY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV16 GFY, 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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How do I check the history of AV16 GFY?

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What year was AV16 GFY registered?

AV16 GFY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is AV16 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 GFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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