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GM65 UML

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,658 mi
Last recorded166,658 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 UML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 166,658 miles

Boot full of items not allowing full inspection

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs has lipp (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill and both doors Damaged

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camara remover from A zone ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tow bar electric fitted tow eye missing

Under Tray fitted not alllowing full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2025 166,658 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Boot full of items not allowing full inspection

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs has lipp (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill and both doors Damaged

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camara remover from A zone ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tow bar electric fitted tow eye missing

Under Tray fitted not alllowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2024 115,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,376 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,515 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,780 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,275 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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 UML is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UML, 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 UML is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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