2016 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · M30 EAM
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 30,251 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M30 EAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 30,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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M30 EAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Skoda Octavia (M30 EAM) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
M30 EAM Mileage History
- 14/07/202223,966 mi
- 01/08/202326,707 mi+2,741 mi
- 17/10/202429,575 mi+2,868 mi
- 19/11/202530,251 mi+676 mi
Average of roughly 1,875 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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