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GJ66 GWU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

315,033 mi
Last recorded315,033 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 GWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 315,033 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 315,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 314,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 297,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 277,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 256,698 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 256,683 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component leaking strut leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and blebbed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 230,480 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 230,480 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 201,486 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 201,468 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 177,414 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 177,414 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose ~Torqued @120nm (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 152,305 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 152,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was not in quite right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,476 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 125,123 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 113,326 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 113,321 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,616 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner wear on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 13,776 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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GJ66 GWU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GJ66 GWU, 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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GJ66 GWU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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