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GF16 FRL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

256,588 mi
Last recorded256,588 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 FRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 256,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 222,037 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 186,945 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 180,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 175,991 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 175,985 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 150,111 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 148,376 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2021 148,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,021 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,202 miles

Nearside & Offside Front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,115 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 29,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 29,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 13,136 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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GF16 FRL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF16 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF16 FRL registered?

GF16 FRL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is GF16 FRL safe to buy?

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