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PN16 GUG

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,842 mi
Last recorded116,842 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN16 GUG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 116,842 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt locking catch not checked ()

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

under trays fitted @ time of inspection unable to inspect some areas/items of brake system/suspension system/steering system/fuel system/electrical system /vehicle structure

Fail 7 Apr 2026 116,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel wont spin to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt locking catch not checked ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

unable to spin off/side rear wheel to check wheel bearing

under trays fitted @ time of inspection unable to inspect some areas/items of brake system/suspension system/steering system/fuel system/electrical system /vehicle structure

Pass 25 Mar 2025 106,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,746 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 90,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,707 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS warning illuminated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,700 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 74,696 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,595 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,251 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 48,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 GUG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUG, 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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PN16 GUG is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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