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GL16 ARF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,721 mi
Last recorded91,721 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 ARF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 91,721 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,981 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 79,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,758 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 56,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 43,468 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 43,468 miles

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

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

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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GL16 ARF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 GL16 ARF, 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 GL16 ARF registered?

GL16 ARF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is GL16 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 ARF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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