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GJ66 GZL

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,046 mi
Last recorded183,046 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 183,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 170,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 157,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 133,260 miles

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

axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2023 123,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,832 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 114,823 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wronge way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2020 69,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,859 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 52,859 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 GZL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

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

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