2016 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · GX65 ADO
2016 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 73,555 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX65 ADO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 73,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GX65 ADO 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 (GX65 ADO) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX65 ADO Mileage History
- 17/02/202351,358 mi
- 09/02/202460,291 mi+8,933 mi
- 14/02/202567,125 mi+6,834 mi
- 14/02/202567,125 mi
- 13/02/202673,555 mi+6,430 mi
Average of roughly 7,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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