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GM16 PGZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,803 mi
Last recorded165,803 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 PGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 165,803 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 135,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 105,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,623 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,678 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 45,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,822 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 35,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 14,522 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 PGZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ registered?

GM16 PGZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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