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GM16 YBS

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

228,051 mi
Last recorded228,051 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 228,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 212,935 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 197,922 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 181,364 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 164,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 140,569 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 140,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 113,032 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,199 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.57mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 YBS is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

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

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