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GD16 VRG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 VRG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 97,973 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2026 97,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 87,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,544 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 77,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,570 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 31,729 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 31,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (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 VRG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

GD16 VRG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is GD16 VRG safe to buy?

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