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GM16 BVT

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,363 mi
Last recorded141,363 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 BVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 141,363 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 131,751 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 113,246 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,691 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 99,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn down to the canvas on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn away on the inside edges 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm also cracks between treads 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm tyre also with cracks between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,542 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 58,935 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,261 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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GM16 BVT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 GM16 BVT, 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 GM16 BVT registered?

GM16 BVT is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is GM16 BVT safe to buy?

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