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GM16 TCZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,402 mi
Last recorded60,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 TCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 60,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 60,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 May 2025 54,622 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 49,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald no cords/ply showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 45,081 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 45,081 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 41,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,871 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 32,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low And Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Worn Unevenly And Cracked

Offside Front Tyre Tread Low And Cracked

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Worn Unevenly And Cracked

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 TCZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCZ, 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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GM16 TCZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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