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GU16 AWM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,176 mi
Last recorded68,176 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 AWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,176 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 68,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2022 44,998 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2022 44,934 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,263 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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GU16 AWM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GU16 AWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU16 AWM registered?

GU16 AWM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is GU16 AWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 AWM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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