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GM16 PCF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

380,644 mi
Last recorded380,644 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 380,644 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2025 353,552 miles

OIL LEAK

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 353,552 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 320,463 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear TYRE SOFT

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 320,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear TYRE SOFT

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 283,624 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 25 Apr 2023 283,624 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 4 May 2022 251,336 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Fail 4 May 2022 251,336 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 201,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 May 2021 201,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Apr 2020 161,493 miles

Offside Front DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 May 2019 118,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 69,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 11,395 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 PCF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

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

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