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GJ66 GZP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 GZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 115,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 106,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush, unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush, unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Park brake button defective but can be operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,997 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 27 Aug 2022 76,035 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 76,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,185 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,529 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 GZP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

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

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