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GM16 TDZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,023 mi
Last recorded117,023 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 117,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 117,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bottom Arm Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Pass 12 May 2025 107,854 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 107,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose/Calliper Connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 92,681 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 79,358 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 79,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,253 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 50,627 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 50,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,843 miles

Both rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,164 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 TDZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TDZ, 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 TDZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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