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GL16 WVF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,017 mi
Last recorded74,017 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 WVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 74,017 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 68,885 miles

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

damage to o/s/f bumper

n/s/r tyre showing heavy cracking outer edge of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge of tread

rear brake pads on lower limit of wear - advise replacement -

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 21 May 2024 62,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and heavily cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 44,999 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,591 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 WVF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVF, 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 WVF registered?

GL16 WVF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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