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GM16 LVH

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 98,397 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,230 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear showing slight wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

air conditioning radiator showing signs of deterioration

covers fitted front front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

Pass 25 Jun 2024 78,157 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 2.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

slight signs of wear on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 17 May 2023 62,517 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 62,515 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 50,816 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 50,814 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,306 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 28,082 miles

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

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside front tyre showing 2 to 4mm ,offside front tyre showing 2.5 to 4mm

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 LVH 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 77.8%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

GM16 LVH is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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