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GJ66 GXW

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,109 mi
Last recorded142,109 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 GXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 142,109 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 141,566 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 108,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,642 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2022 34,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,062 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,217 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 18,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 GXW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ66 GXW, 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 GJ66 GXW registered?

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

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