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GV16 AKO

2016 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,900 mi
Last recorded118,900 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 AKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 118,900 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 118,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 109,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake % at minimum requirment

Fail 16 Feb 2023 92,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

handbrake % at minimum requirment

Pass 5 Apr 2022 89,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,229 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 69,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 44,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 24,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 18,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AKO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GV16 AKO, 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 AKO registered?

GV16 AKO is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GV16 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 AKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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