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2016 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · R10 BAE

R10 BAE

2016 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 96,676 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
SKODA OCTAVIA
Year / Origin
2016 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
96,676 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle holds a clean MOT record with five consecutive passes and no defects or advisories recorded at any test. The most recent certificate, issued on 20 October 2025 at 96,676 miles, confirms a stable and well-maintained mechanical condition. Nothing in the history suggests a worsening trend; the absence of any advisory notes across the full five-year period points to consistent upkeep rather than a vehicle merely scraping through each annual inspection. The mileage pattern is steady and typical for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2021 test at 57,430 miles and the October 2025 test at 96,676 miles, the car covered roughly 9,800 miles per year. There are no unusually large gaps between tests or sudden spikes in mileage, which suggests regular daily use rather than prolonged standing periods or heavy commercial-style workload. The recorded figures align closely with the expected average for its age. With no failures or advisories on file, the MOT history flags no specific mechanical or structural concerns. However, a buyer should still inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and callipers in person. The car is approaching the 100,000-mile threshold, where wear on shock absorbers, control arm bushes, and clutch components becomes more common. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage would confirm the condition of these high-wear items, particularly since the last recorded test is now roughly ten months old and the vehicle has not been examined since.
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R10 BAE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
  • 96,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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R10 BAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 17:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Skoda Octavia (R10 BAE) between October 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

R10 BAE Mileage History

  1. 29/10/202157,430 mi
  2. 31/10/202267,987 mi+10,557 mi
  3. 01/11/202377,334 mi+9,347 mi
  4. 24/10/202487,448 mi+10,114 mi
  5. 20/10/202596,676 mi+9,228 mi

Average of roughly 9,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
93
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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