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GD16 VRM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,175 mi
Last recorded187,175 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 VRM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 187,175 miles

underbody sealant applied

Fail 3 Oct 2026 187,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

underbody sealant applied

Fail 2 Oct 2026 186,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 152,976 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to bumper but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3/4 light working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 150,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 145,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,052 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 120,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 97,017 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 58,041 miles

Under Tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Rear child seats fitted

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 VRM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

GD16 VRM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is GD16 VRM safe to buy?

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