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GM16 JOH

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,652 mi
Last recorded216,652 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 JOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 216,652 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 196,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 177,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 159,406 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 143,570 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 143,539 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,484 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 59,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 40,964 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,625 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 JOH 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 83.3%.

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 GM16 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

GM16 JOH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is GM16 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 JOH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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