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GF16 LJC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,075 mi
Last recorded69,075 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 69,075 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 69,075 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,528 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 64,523 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit on inner edge 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 46,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,956 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges on 3mm

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 LJC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

GF16 LJC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is GF16 LJC safe to buy?

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