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GD16 XSW

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,263 mi
Last recorded94,263 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2026 94,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,392 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear most bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,417 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 XSW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

GD16 XSW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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