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GC16 OFU

2016 Skoda Rapid

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,511 mi
Last recorded172,511 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 OFU
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 172,511 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 172,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 155,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 155,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 141,232 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 122,478 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded + rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,638 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 9,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Skoda Rapid?

Based on 232,614 MOT tests across 25,368 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
7,109
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
25,368
On UK Roads
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GC16 OFU is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,111 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GC16 OFU is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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