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GX16 VMJ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,033 mi
Last recorded119,033 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 VMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,033 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 111,095 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 111,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,084 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 96,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,313 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,327 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 76,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35R19 (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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GX16 VMJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 GX16 VMJ, 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 GX16 VMJ registered?

GX16 VMJ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GX16 VMJ safe to buy?

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