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GM16 OYC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,165 mi
Last recorded199,165 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 199,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 184,804 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 176,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 167,400 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 161,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 158,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,380 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 147,079 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,131 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 129,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 100,004 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,626 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,446 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,451 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 24,081 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 OYC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GM16 OYC registered?

GM16 OYC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is GM16 OYC safe to buy?

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