2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · BL16 XOO
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 113,535 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL16 XOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 113,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BL16 XOO 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 (BL16 XOO) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BL16 XOO Mileage History
- 18/01/202360,879 mi
- 18/01/202360,881 mi+2 mi
- 21/02/202477,755 mi+16,874 mi
- 18/02/202596,806 mi+19,051 mi
- 18/02/2026113,535 mi+16,729 mi
Average of roughly 17,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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