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GD16 RKN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,080 mi
Last recorded88,080 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 RKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 88,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,104 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Under engine & floor trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,143 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear slight accident damage ,no sharp edges but will need attention shortly

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

Fail 13 Jun 2023 68,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear slight accident damage ,no sharp edges but will need attention shortly

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

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm worn edges 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres perishing and out of date dot code11/16 but tread ok for depth

impact damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 14 Jun 2022 58,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm worn edges 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear both rear tyres perishing and out of date dot code11/16 but tread ok for depth

impact damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,178 miles

Rear brake pads 80% worn

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 39,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,088 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 RKN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 GD16 RKN, 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 RKN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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