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GM16 THN

2016 Skoda Octavia

Turquoise Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

226,423 mi
Last recorded226,423 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 THN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 226,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 195,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 170,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 142,018 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 2-3mm & Devoid on Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,338 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat Area

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 114,338 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat Area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 76,585 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 76,585 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure body damage ,o/s front wing etc (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,338 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,002 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 THN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Turquoise 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 THN, 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 THN registered?

GM16 THN is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2016.

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