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GN16 OZV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,419 mi
Last recorded46,419 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 OZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 46,419 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perished and over 10 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perished and over 10 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perished and over 10 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 46,382 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perished and over 10 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perished and over 10 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perished and over 10 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 32,009 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 32,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 31,484 miles

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,724 miles

Nearside Rear damage to lamp lens

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,705 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to wear marks

emissions not detected

undertrays & covers fitted ....unable to examine some components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,137 miles

undertrays & covers fitted ........unable to examine some components

Fail 28 Feb 2019 22,137 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

undertrays & covers fitted ........unable to examine some components

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 OZV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GN16 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

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

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