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GL16 WTM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,425 mi
Last recorded46,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 WTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 46,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 42,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 38,955 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 29 Jul 2022 35,221 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 35,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 28,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,589 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 WTM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

GL16 WTM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is GL16 WTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 WTM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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