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GV16 AKG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,799 mi
Last recorded125,799 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 AKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 125,799 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 115,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,810 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,892 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,831 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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GV16 AKG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 GV16 AKG, 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 GV16 AKG registered?

GV16 AKG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is GV16 AKG safe to buy?

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