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GD16 XSY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

208,952 mi
Last recorded208,952 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 XSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 208,952 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 197,925 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 197,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 177,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 172,529 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 166,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 153,937 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,591 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Large section of sill outer panel dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure Mud-flap. ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,299 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 4,384 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 XSY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

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

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