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BGZ 8523

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,696 mi
Last recorded66,696 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 8523
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 66,696 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 17 May 2025 61,210 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 54,988 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 49,230 miles

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2022 44,612 miles

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2021 40,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2020 37,052 miles

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

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

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2019 32,933 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 32,933 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (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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BGZ 8523 is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BGZ 8523, 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

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What year was BGZ 8523 registered?

BGZ 8523 is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is BGZ 8523 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 8523 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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