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GN16 UGE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

312,048 mi
Last recorded312,048 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 312,048 miles

Nearside Rear light glass damaged.

Fail 29 Aug 2023 312,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear light glass damaged.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 274,994 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 249,863 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 249,860 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 220,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 190,135 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 190,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,575 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 115,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,300 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 16,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UGE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

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

Is GN16 UGE safe to buy?

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