2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · GL16 EUM
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 200,200 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL16 EUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 200,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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GL16 EUM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Skoda Octavia (GL16 EUM) between November 2022 and June 2026.
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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (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.
GL16 EUM Mileage History
- 10/11/202258,256 mi
- 06/07/202363,015 mi+4,759 mi
- 01/07/2024105,671 mi+42,656 mi
- 01/07/2025153,911 mi+48,240 mi
- 30/06/2026200,200 mi+46,289 mi
Average of roughly 39,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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