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GU16 LGC

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,299 mi
Last recorded75,299 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 LGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate but still functioning as intended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 65,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate but still functioning as intended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 54,458 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main mounting bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 48,042 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,428 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 26 Jun 2021 37,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,467 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 25,818 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 LGC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LGC, 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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GU16 LGC is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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