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GC16 OCM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 OCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 82,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 75,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,365 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 69,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 62,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 4mm in measured area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge 3mm in measured area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 62,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 4mm in measured area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge 3mm in measured area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 57,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads low both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with protective covers obstructing the view of some testable items.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 34,672 miles

under trays fitted not allowing access to some testable items

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 OCM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

GC16 OCM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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