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GL16 GZH

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,002 mi
Last recorded185,002 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 185,002 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 166,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 158,489 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Mar 2023 135,103 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 135,102 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,184 miles

Under engine & floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,810 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 94,974 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 92,189 miles

Rear DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST

Rear PADS LOOK LOW

UNDER TRAY INSECURE ON N/S NOT LIKELY TO COME OFF

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

WASHER FLUID LOW LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 3 May 2019 92,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NO PLATE LIGHTS OUT (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST

Rear PADS LOOK LOW

UNDER TRAY INSECURE ON N/S NOT LIKELY TO COME OFF

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

WASHER FLUID LOW LIGHT ON DASH

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 GZH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GL16 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

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

Is GL16 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 GZH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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