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GA06 DAD

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,553 mi
Last recorded63,553 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA06 DAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,553 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 63,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 60,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 55,405 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,824 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle and other testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2022 48,857 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))

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,292 miles

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring areas of underside of the vehicle

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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GA06 DAD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GA06 DAD, 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 GA06 DAD registered?

GA06 DAD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2016.

Is GA06 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA06 DAD 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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