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GM65 WYB

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,996 mi
Last recorded134,996 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 WYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 134,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 119,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak Pipe Corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 108,974 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 98,847 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,186 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 88,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and slightly fluctuating

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,885 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,392 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 51,655 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 WYB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

GM65 WYB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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