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GJ16 PXY

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,845 mi
Last recorded85,845 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 PXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level sensor weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,739 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,598 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,808 miles

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

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

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 PXY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

GJ16 PXY is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is GJ16 PXY safe to buy?

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