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GC16 DWP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,658 mi
Last recorded180,658 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 DWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 180,658 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 162,491 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 162,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 146,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 146,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,082 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface ON LIMIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel damaged

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 126,081 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface ON LIMIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel damaged

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,908 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 86,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 69,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,157 miles

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

rear tyres on 3.5mm & cracking

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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GC16 DWP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GC16 DWP, 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 GC16 DWP registered?

GC16 DWP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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