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GF16 FRO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 FRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,003 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 115,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective letting in water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,590 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 95,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,754 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,170 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 14,128 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 FRO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRO, 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 GF16 FRO registered?

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

Is GF16 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF16 FRO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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