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GU53 EST

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,563 mi
Last recorded157,563 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 EST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 157,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 152,169 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 146,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 140,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 134,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 126,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,933 miles

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

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))

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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GU53 EST is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU53 EST, 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 GU53 EST registered?

GU53 EST is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is GU53 EST safe to buy?

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