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GL16 KLS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 KLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 49,478 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,515 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 40,506 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 40,506 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 37,736 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 32,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 29,567 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 27,542 miles

front tyres slightly perished side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,842 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 KLS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol 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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

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

Is GL16 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 KLS 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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