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GC16 YJA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,262 mi
Last recorded140,262 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 140,262 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,421 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,468 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,639 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc, corroded and pitted

Rear tyres, surface cracks

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 57,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

presented with oil level on min

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,190 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 YJA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

GC16 YJA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is GC16 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 YJA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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