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GM65 DPZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

373,640 mi
Last recorded373,640 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 DPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 373,640 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 373,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 342,594 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 314,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 287,246 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 259,327 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 259,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 230,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 198,557 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 182,420 miles

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 13 Feb 2021 174,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 168,470 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 165,440 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 148,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 125,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 101,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 76,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,852 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 6,955 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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GM65 DPZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GM65 DPZ, 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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GM65 DPZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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