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GD16 UGV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,427 mi
Last recorded159,427 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 UGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 159,427 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2025 159,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2024 141,310 miles

underbody tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 124,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,451 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 70,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,376 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 31,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 31,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker (3.1 (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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GD16 UGV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

GD16 UGV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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