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GL16 WUC

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,118 mi
Last recorded110,118 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 WUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 110,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 99,841 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 99,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front washers do not work, pump operation does both to rear (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,499 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on edges - rest of tread 4mm and is stress cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2023 82,499 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on edges - rest of tread 4mm and is stress cracked

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,572 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,090 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 29 Apr 2021 60,090 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 52,319 miles

ADAS radar on front bumper damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak fluid

Pass 23 May 2019 43,159 miles

Central Rear seatbelt and stalk not fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking - repairable ()

front end of n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 22 May 2019 43,158 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut halfway through (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking - repairable ()

front end of n/s outer sill damaged

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 WUC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

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

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