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GC16 YFV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

599,951 mi
Last recorded599,951 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 YFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 599,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 534,827 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 467,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 382,850 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 382,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp aim to be checked on retest

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 309,756 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 309,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2020 248,703 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 222,293 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,885 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 YFV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

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

Is GC16 YFV safe to buy?

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