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GC16 UVZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,187 mi
Last recorded83,187 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 UVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 83,187 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 74,316 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 74,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 66,526 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,860 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jul 2022 48,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,166 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,336 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

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 UVZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

GC16 UVZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is GC16 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 UVZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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