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GN16 NLU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

309,462 mi
Last recorded309,462 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 309,462 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Yellowed/Clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive On Undertray & Drive Shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 309,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Yellowed/Clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive On Undertray & Drive Shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 309,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Yellowed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 309,142 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Yellowed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 297,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 269,779 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 269,779 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 253,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 234,061 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 234,037 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 216,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 197,826 miles

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

hot diesel fumes detected in engine compartment - please check under engine cover for leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2022 197,801 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

hot diesel fumes detected in engine compartment - please check under engine cover for leaks

Pass 24 Jan 2022 181,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 161,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall as marked in white (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 161,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall as marked in white (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cable tie was loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 154,955 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 154,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,650 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 106,257 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,313 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 6,927 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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GN16 NLU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GN16 NLU, 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 GN16 NLU registered?

GN16 NLU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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