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GM65 WOJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,773 mi
Last recorded137,773 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 WOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 137,773 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Deflated

Pass 6 Aug 2026 137,321 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 137,310 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 120,149 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,513 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 28 Sep 2023 102,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 3 Oct 2022 90,814 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,837 miles

nail in Tyre,Tyre cracked,Tyre side wall damage.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 62,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nail in Tyre,Tyre cracked,Tyre side wall damage.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,871 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 35,871 miles

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

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

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

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 WOJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ registered?

GM65 WOJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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