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GD16 HCE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

254,784 mi
Last recorded254,784 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 HCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 254,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 223,052 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 189,688 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 112,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,223 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 70,973 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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GD16 HCE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GD16 HCE, 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 GD16 HCE registered?

GD16 HCE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is GD16 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD16 HCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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