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GM65 WZC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,224 mi
Last recorded70,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 WZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,224 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 70,202 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 62,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 62,963 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,395 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,304 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 40,304 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,811 miles

All Tyres Perished

Pass 8 Jan 2020 32,538 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2020 32,538 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 24,348 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 WZC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZC, 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 WZC registered?

GM65 WZC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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The MOT history for GM65 WZC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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