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GL16 CUH

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,100 mi
Last recorded168,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 168,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 91,627 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed bracket cutting into pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,876 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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GL16 CUH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GL16 CUH, 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 CUH registered?

GL16 CUH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is GL16 CUH safe to buy?

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