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GM16 WVR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,924 mi
Last recorded142,924 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 WVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 142,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 133,793 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,900 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 119,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 92,338 miles

covers fitted not all parts seen

Fail 15 Jun 2022 92,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,946 miles

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

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,527 miles

all brake discs lipped and rear corroded slightly

all brake pads badly worn

minor chips in front screan

Fail 20 Jun 2019 50,527 miles

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

all brake discs lipped and rear corroded slightly

all brake pads badly worn

minor chips in front screan

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 WVR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

GM16 WVR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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