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GD16 UET

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,666 mi
Last recorded199,666 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 UET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 199,666 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 199,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 174,423 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 174,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 158,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 154,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 126,626 miles

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

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 22 Dec 2022 108,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,020 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 51,889 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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 UET is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UET, 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 UET is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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