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VK16 GWP

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,604 mi
Last recorded104,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 GWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 52,437 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 43,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm heavily worn on the inner edge close to chords and has age related cracks between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre worn on the inner and outer edge and has age related cracks between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm heavily cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 20 May 2020 36,604 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,707 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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VK16 GWP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK16 GWP, 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 VK16 GWP registered?

VK16 GWP is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2016.

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