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GD16 VSL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,637 mi
Last recorded116,637 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 VSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 116,637 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2026 171,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,177 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged ,no effect on emitted light

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 85,176 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front pads in dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged ,no effect on emitted light

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 76,853 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 66,619 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,174 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 36,550 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 VSL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

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

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