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GL16 GZV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,974 mi
Last recorded204,974 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 204,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under floor trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2024 212,668 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under floor trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2022 189,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2022 189,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Front lower grille insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2021 144,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under floor trays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2020 125,347 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 124,868 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,367 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 46,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (5.2.5b)

Both Rear Mudflap's Loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertray's Fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 14,722 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 GZV 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 75%.

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 GZV, 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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GL16 GZV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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