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NJ16 GKE

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,950 mi
Last recorded129,950 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 GKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 129,950 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leaking excessively and dripping onto road surface (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight Does not have a beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight Beam does not have a pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Dust Cover Torn . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,778 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 91,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,435 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

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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NJ16 GKE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NJ16 GKE, 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 NJ16 GKE registered?

NJ16 GKE is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is NJ16 GKE safe to buy?

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