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GN16 UGP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,480 mi
Last recorded163,480 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 UGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 163,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 150,054 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 137,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,149 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 121,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have small cuts in them. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 75,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have small cuts in them. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,336 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 UGP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

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

Is GN16 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 UGP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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