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GF16 FSK

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

246,630 mi
Last recorded246,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 FSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 246,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 235,278 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Fail 10 Sep 2025 235,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shocker bent effecting stability of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Pass 7 May 2025 230,206 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 206,912 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Note:under trays fitted

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 183,845 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 183,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake flexi hose bracket insecure and fouling inside of wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2022 168,276 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 168,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake flexi hose insecure - Bracket fouling inside of wheel

Fail 22 Jul 2022 168,223 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 130,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 108,567 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,949 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 15,908 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 FSK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

GF16 FSK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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