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GM65 SVU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,353 mi
Last recorded150,353 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 SVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 150,353 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 134,710 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 115,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 89,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Fail 21 May 2020 89,322 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,535 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 75,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,989 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,292 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,390 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 SVU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 GM65 SVU, 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 GM65 SVU registered?

GM65 SVU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is GM65 SVU safe to buy?

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