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GD16 VTF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2026 77,768 miles
Pass 6 May 2026 73,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 61,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 52,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 47,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 41,228 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 36,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 28,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 VTF 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 100%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

GD16 VTF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is GD16 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD16 VTF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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