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GJ16 RFO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,293 mi
Last recorded102,293 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,293 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 92,520 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 92,520 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,278 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 69,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,397 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 61,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,526 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 RFO 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 GJ16 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

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

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