2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · BK66 DFE
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 227,344 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK66 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 227,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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BK66 DFE MOT History
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 (BK66 DFE) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
BK66 DFE Mileage History
- 27/02/2023154,426 mi
- 06/03/2024178,751 mi+24,325 mi
- 06/03/2025204,889 mi+26,138 mi
- 06/03/2026226,706 mi+21,817 mi
- 16/03/2026227,344 mi+638 mi
Average of roughly 23,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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