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GM16 YBK

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

212,584 mi
Last recorded212,584 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 212,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 199,090 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 199,090 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 188,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 184,943 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 174,486 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 160,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 153,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 138,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 82,468 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 YBK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK registered?

GM16 YBK is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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