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GC16 UUJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,386 mi
Last recorded123,386 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 UUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 123,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn more and close on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed child seat belts (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside park brake only just met limits and requires attention

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

full u8ndertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2025 106,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,589 miles

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2024 91,581 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 76,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 62,175 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,821 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 24,107 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 UUJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

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

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