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GD16 HCG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,577 mi
Last recorded116,577 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 HCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 116,577 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2025 114,139 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,675 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,994 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 65,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing ONE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 54,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,333 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 35,066 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 34,278 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 24,226 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 14,444 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 HCG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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