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GC16 FGF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

262,373 mi
Last recorded262,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 262,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 205,554 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in lower central section (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 May 2025 205,534 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in lower central section (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2024 188,792 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2023 175,360 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2022 162,088 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2021 145,262 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

stone chip in the front lower half of the windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,174 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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 FGF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GC16 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

GC16 FGF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is GC16 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 FGF 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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