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GK16 WXV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 WXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,262 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 69,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,877 miles

REAR TYRES IN POOR PERISHED CONDITION >> NEW ADVISED

Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,163 miles

KEY FOB BATTERY REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F (OIL NOE EVIDENT DOW STRUT >> NEW ADVISED) (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 47,163 miles

KEY FOB BATTERY REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F (OIL NOE EVIDENT DOW STRUT >> NEW ADVISED) (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,434 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F SHOCK IN LEAKING >> NEW ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F SHOCK IS SEEPING (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R 1.8mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R 1.8/2mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,895 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault RESET ALL TYRE PRESSURES, RESET TPMS (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT EDGES + ALIGNMENT, KEEP A CHECK (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 31,895 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault RESET ALL TYRE PRESSURES, RESET TPMS (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT EDGES + ALIGNMENT, KEEP A CHECK (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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GK16 WXV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 GK16 WXV, 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 GK16 WXV registered?

GK16 WXV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is GK16 WXV safe to buy?

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