2016 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · J70 KAG
2016 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 76,105 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J70 KAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 76,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J70 KAG 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 (J70 KAG) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J70 KAG Mileage History
- 23/09/202256,319 mi
- 26/09/202256,425 mi+106 mi
- 25/09/202363,422 mi+6,997 mi
- 18/09/202469,678 mi+6,256 mi
- 23/09/202576,105 mi+6,427 mi
Average of roughly 6,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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