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GC65 FZE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,925 mi
Last recorded109,925 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 FZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 109,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 109,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 88,799 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking - both sides (likely to be causing tyre wear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge - 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge - 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 88,799 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to no friction material front pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking - both sides (likely to be causing tyre wear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge - 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge - 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 78,340 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,145 miles

rear n/s tyre going out of shape

Fail 24 Feb 2020 86,145 miles

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

rear n/s tyre going out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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GC65 FZE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 GC65 FZE, 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 GC65 FZE registered?

GC65 FZE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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