2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · MM16 MKJ
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 122,609 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM16 MKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 122,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM16 MKJ 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 (MM16 MKJ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
MM16 MKJ Mileage History
- 10/09/2024113,332 mi
- 12/09/2025118,488 mi+5,156 mi
- 12/09/2025118,488 mi
- 17/09/2026122,530 mi+4,042 mi
- 30/09/2026122,609 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 4,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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