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GF16 OOV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

239,713 mi
Last recorded239,713 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 OOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 239,713 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2026 239,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2026 227,676 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 227,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 206,296 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 206,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 174,969 miles

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

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

front o/s shockabsorber we eping

Pass 4 Aug 2023 152,027 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 152,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 129,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,498 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 107,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,164 miles

Rear O/S Tyre Slightly Deformed

Fail 12 Aug 2020 90,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear O/S Tyre Slightly Deformed

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,091 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 13,383 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 OOV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

GF16 OOV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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