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GC16 HCU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,454 mi
Last recorded87,454 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 HCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,454 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 87,439 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 82,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter

Pass 22 Nov 2023 75,538 miles

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter

plastic covers prevent inspection of sills and underfloor areas,

Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register on smoke machine,

Fail 8 Nov 2022 68,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register on smoke machine,

Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,484 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,159 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance 18%

Rear brakes slight imbalance 18%

Fail 2 Dec 2020 36,159 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance 18%

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brakes slight imbalance 18%

Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,430 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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GC16 HCU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCU, 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 GC16 HCU registered?

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

Is GC16 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 HCU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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