2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · EO16 XNM
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 229,890 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO16 XNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 229,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EO16 XNM 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 (EO16 XNM) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EO16 XNM Mileage History
- 26/02/2024167,045 mi
- 06/03/2024167,829 mi+784 mi
- 06/03/2024167,939 mi+110 mi
- 28/02/2025200,033 mi+32,094 mi
- 18/02/2026229,890 mi+29,857 mi
Average of roughly 31,752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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