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GM16 XZS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,733 mi
Last recorded224,733 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 XZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 224,733 miles

Offside Front Undertray loose

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 198,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 198,479 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 172,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 138,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,948 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,123 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 92,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,228 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,838 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 XZS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

GM16 XZS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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