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GL16 DMX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 DMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 83,984 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 76,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,964 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 54,097 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 54,097 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,891 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2021 40,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,442 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,120 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 28,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

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 DMX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL16 DMX registered?

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

Is GL16 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 DMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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