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GL16 LZD

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,401 mi
Last recorded224,401 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 LZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 224,401 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 210,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 192,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 192,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 165,433 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 165,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 138,097 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 138,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 115,781 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,665 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 95,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,693 miles

(undertray fitted obscuring some components)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both side) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both side) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 78,693 miles

(undertray fitted obscuring some components)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both side) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both side) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,497 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 57,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,989 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,388 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 43,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,698 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 16,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,901 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 LZD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LZD, 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 LZD is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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