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GN16 UEA

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 UEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 121,167 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 121,166 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 114,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 109,083 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 101,873 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 58,991 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working due to bonnet (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working due to bonnet (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,801 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 UEA is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

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

Is GN16 UEA safe to buy?

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