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SF16 GBW

2016 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,557 mi
Last recorded83,557 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 GBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 71,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 60,241 miles

Parking brake operation stiff

Fail 28 May 2024 60,240 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake operation stiff

Pass 30 May 2023 51,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 51,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,604 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,147 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 36,122 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp slightly insecure

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,071 miles

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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SF16 GBW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF16 GBW, 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 SF16 GBW registered?

SF16 GBW is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is SF16 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF16 GBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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