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GC16 OCU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,087 mi
Last recorded51,087 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 OCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 51,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 51,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 48,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,716 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,891 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,818 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 OCU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

GC16 OCU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is GC16 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 OCU 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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