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GC16 OBG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,468 mi
Last recorded169,468 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 169,468 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 169,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate - 0.50 Failure - 1.36 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Lower Subframe mount bush perished / splitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear control arm bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear control arm bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 153,915 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 126,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 111,467 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,203 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,098 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,105 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 OBG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 GC16 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

GC16 OBG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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The MOT history for GC16 OBG 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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