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BT16 GBU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,427 mi
Last recorded70,427 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 GBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 70,427 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 60,726 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,943 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 43,905 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 43,905 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 36,313 miles

Os rear tyre has worn slightly on edges

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 30,874 miles

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded on outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,560 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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BT16 GBU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 BT16 GBU, 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 BT16 GBU registered?

BT16 GBU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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The MOT history for BT16 GBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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