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GN16 VYV

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

273,441 mi
Last recorded273,441 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 273,441 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 273,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 251,224 miles

Front offside bumper is damaged & insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring some components

Under engine under cover is insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2023 251,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front offside bumper is damaged & insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring some components

Under engine under cover is insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2023 251,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body under trays fitted obscuring some components offside & nearside

Pass 2 Sep 2022 227,153 miles

under floor covers obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2022 226,914 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

under floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2021 188,784 miles

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

Under floor trays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2021 188,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under floor trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2019 148,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 115,475 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 115,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 VYV is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

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

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