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GL16 WTX

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,277 mi
Last recorded50,277 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 WTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 50,277 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 41,346 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 39,065 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 35,866 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,872 miles

Nearside Rear Reflector Cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,369 miles

all tyres have signs of age cracking apparent on tread pattern.

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,842 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 23,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 WTX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

GL16 WTX is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is GL16 WTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 WTX 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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