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GC16 SKF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,947 mi
Last recorded72,947 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 SKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 72,947 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2025 64,647 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2024 59,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,850 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays

Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,341 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smeary

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 SKF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF registered?

GC16 SKF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is GC16 SKF safe to buy?

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