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PN16 GTZ

2016 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,046 mi
Last recorded178,046 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN16 GTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 178,046 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 167,868 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 147,857 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 147,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 19 Aug 2022 131,090 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 131,090 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,207 miles

2x front tyre treads unevenly worn to low tread

front numberplate damaged slightly

front pads and discs badly worn

minor chips in front screan

n/s/r mudflap unfixed

o/s/r shocker damp with oil

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,906 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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PN16 GTZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PN16 GTZ, 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 PN16 GTZ registered?

PN16 GTZ is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is PN16 GTZ safe to buy?

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