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GL16 ORV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,038 mi
Last recorded65,038 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 65,038 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 65,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,313 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 61,312 miles

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,248 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 42,365 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Fail 17 Jun 2023 42,365 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 34,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 28,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,107 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 ORV 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 70%.

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 ORV, 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 ORV registered?

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

Is GL16 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 ORV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL16 ORV have outstanding finance?

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