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GY16 NXU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,702 mi
Last recorded127,702 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 NXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 127,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 127,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted At limit of advisory. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 112,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted At limit of advisory. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,973 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 4 Nov 2021 74,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

Pass 3 May 2019 39,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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GY16 NXU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 GY16 NXU, 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 GY16 NXU registered?

GY16 NXU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2016.

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