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GM16 OFJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,059 mi
Last recorded120,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 OFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 120,059 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 120,059 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,509 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 112,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 104,028 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 68,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,160 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 OFJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

GM16 OFJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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