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GV16 KXF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,377 mi
Last recorded181,377 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 KXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 181,377 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 181,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 181,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 141,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 117,769 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 115,613 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 94,468 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2018 55,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 5,432 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 KXF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV16 KXF registered?

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

Is GV16 KXF safe to buy?

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