2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · NK16 UCB
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 167,596 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK16 UCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 167,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NK16 UCB 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 (NK16 UCB) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NK16 UCB Mileage History
- 31/01/2023147,406 mi
- 01/02/2024150,806 mi+3,400 mi
- 20/01/2025160,141 mi+9,335 mi
- 11/02/2026167,596 mi+7,455 mi
- 11/02/2026167,596 mi
Average of roughly 6,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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