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GL16 MHA

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,362 mi
Last recorded74,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 MHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 74,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,202 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,277 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,421 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2022 48,421 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,810 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 36,810 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat belt buckle faulty (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 MHA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

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

Is GL16 MHA safe to buy?

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