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BG16 GZT

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,419 mi
Last recorded61,419 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 GZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 61,419 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 56,019 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 47,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 40,510 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 34,197 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2021 34,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,172 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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BG16 GZT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG16 GZT, 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 BG16 GZT registered?

BG16 GZT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is BG16 GZT safe to buy?

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