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GM65 SYC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,459 mi
Last recorded213,459 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 SYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 213,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 199,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 180,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 165,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,268 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 135,539 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,031 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,530 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,567 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 SYC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

GM65 SYC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is GM65 SYC safe to buy?

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