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GL16 WXO

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,535 mi
Last recorded63,535 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 WXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 63,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (both sides ) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1000-1500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 60,044 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 60,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 56,614 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 56,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 52,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 47,407 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,939 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 WXO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXO, 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 WXO registered?

GL16 WXO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is GL16 WXO safe to buy?

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