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2016 SKODA OCTAVIA1.6L Diesel

DC16 ADV

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Free vehicle summary for DC16 ADV: 2016 SKODA OCTAVIA (Beige, Diesel). Mileage: 64,593. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 12/08/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2016 Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 August 2025 at 64,593 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the history, which indicates the previous keeper addressed wear before each annual test. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 6,459 miles per year against the car's ten-year life. The records show steady, low accumulation: 42,507 miles in August 2021, rising to 48,592 by August 2022, 54,222 by July 2023, 59,983 by August 2024, and 64,593 by August 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps exist between tests. The clean sheet across all entries suggests consistent garaging and routine servicing rather than deferred upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the fault-free record. Low annual use can mask perished rubber components such as suspension bushes and degraded brake hoses that a static test may not expose. Check underneath for structural corrosion on subframes and sills, and confirm brake disc condition given the car's long standing periods between drives. Verify the odometer reading against service stamps and V5C before purchase. The absence of advisories means no recurring weakness is tracked, yet a ten-year-old vehicle merits scrutiny of clutch wear, coil spring fatigue, and exhaust emissions at cold start.

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/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Skoda Octavia (DC16 ADV) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2021 and August 2025.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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