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AX16 GBV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 GBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 156,201 miles

Rear Personal items on seats so unable to test seat belt security

Various patches of underside corrosion

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 145,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, cuts and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Sun visor missing

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 145,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (477 fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, cuts and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Sun visor missing

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 133,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 133,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,379 miles

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

Nearside Sill distorted

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

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

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

TPMS on

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 117,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill distorted

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

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

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

TPMS on

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,797 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 64,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,383 miles

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

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

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

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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AX16 GBV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 AX16 GBV, 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 AX16 GBV registered?

AX16 GBV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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