2016 Skoda Octavia 1.2L Petrol · GD16 NCO
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 54,067 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD16 NCO Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 54,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD16 NCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Skoda Octavia (GD16 NCO) between May 2019 and May 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))”.
GD16 NCO Mileage History
- 28/05/201919,805 mi
- 25/05/202021,579 mi+1,774 mi
- 28/05/202122,984 mi+1,405 mi
- 13/05/202225,658 mi+2,674 mi
- 17/05/202331,582 mi+5,924 mi
- 28/05/202440,669 mi+9,087 mi
- 29/05/202440,672 mi+3 mi
- 16/05/202547,464 mi+6,792 mi
- 13/05/202654,067 mi+6,603 mi
Average of roughly 4,923 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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