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GN16 PDZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

267,611 mi
Last recorded267,611 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 267,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 266,854 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 254,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 238,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 237,056 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 223,741 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 223,724 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 215,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 179,641 miles

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

Offside Front Alloy damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2021 179,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Alloy damaged

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 161,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 146,667 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,845 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 124,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 58,844 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 14,624 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 PDZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GN16 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

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

Is GN16 PDZ safe to buy?

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