2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · KP66 KXV
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 86,542 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP66 KXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 86,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP66 KXV 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 (KP66 KXV) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KP66 KXV Mileage History
- 17/10/202473,186 mi
- 13/10/202579,612 mi+6,426 mi
- 13/10/202579,612 mi
- 22/10/202686,542 mi+6,930 mi
- 22/10/202686,542 mi
Average of roughly 6,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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