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GU16 PHZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 PHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 106,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut damp, not deemed excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked, worn slightly out of shape and have small cuts not deep enough to reach inner construction (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 56,543 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 56,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall, also has a nial in tyre and close to edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

screen wash level light on

Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 24,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,357 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 18,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 PHZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

GU16 PHZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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