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LF16 GJU

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,435 mi
Last recorded119,435 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 GJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 119,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,988 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 40,988 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,470 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut contains a foreign object, benifit of the doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 24,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut contains a foreign object, benifit of the doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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LF16 GJU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 LF16 GJU, 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 LF16 GJU registered?

LF16 GJU is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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