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GU16 KYB

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,705 mi
Last recorded172,705 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 KYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 172,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2025 151,604 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 133,716 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 131,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 130,465 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 128,650 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 128,650 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 112,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 87,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge.

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 KYB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYB, 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 GU16 KYB registered?

GU16 KYB is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is GU16 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 KYB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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