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GM16 ZDE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,308 mi
Last recorded82,308 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 82,308 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly de bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly de bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 73,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly de bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly de bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,678 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 57,734 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen phone holder

Fail 11 Jul 2023 57,734 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen phone holder

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 51,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,752 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,408 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 31,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 31,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 ZDE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

GM16 ZDE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2016.

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The MOT history for GM16 ZDE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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