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GJ16 PWN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,842 mi
Last recorded233,842 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 PWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 233,842 miles

Both rear mudflaps are loose

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper bar damaged

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

Under engine & floor trays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Dec 2023 233,836 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear mudflaps are loose

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper bar damaged

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

Under engine & floor trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2022 202,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 20 Dec 2021 173,311 miles

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Fail 17 Dec 2021 173,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 126,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 May 2019 126,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2018 69,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 12,750 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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GJ16 PWN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ16 PWN, 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 GJ16 PWN registered?

GJ16 PWN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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