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2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · SC16 ABC

SC16 ABC

2016 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 178,533 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
SKODA OCTAVIA
Year / Origin
2016 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Aug 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
178,533 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Aug 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 1 April 2026 MOT at 176,657 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. Although earlier tests from March 2025 to September 2025 documented brake pad wear, disc scoring, suspension play and a cut seat‑belt, the subsequent repairs appear to have resolved those issues, indicating a corrective rather than stable maintenance pattern. The vehicle, a 2016 model now ten years old, has accumulated 176,657 miles, averaging roughly 17,666 miles per year, which is high for its age. Mileage jumps are evident, such as the increase from 162,988 miles on 18 March 2025 to 170,168 miles on 29 August 2025, and a rise from 136,891 miles on 6 April 2023 to 144,398 miles on 3 February 2024, reflecting periods of intensive use and limited standing time. A buyer should therefore inspect the braking system for pad thickness, disc wear and caliper binding, examine the near‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints and dust cover for play or corrosion, and verify tyre tread depth, sidewall condition and headlamp aim, as these items repeatedly appeared in earlier failures and may still require attention despite the recent pass.

SC16 ABC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
  • 178,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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SC16 ABC Mileage History

  1. 29/08/2025170,168 mi
  2. 22/09/2025170,936 mi+768 mi
  3. 25/09/2025170,951 mi+15 mi
  4. 01/04/2026176,657 mi+5,706 mi
  5. 01/09/2026178,533 mi+1,876 mi

Average of roughly 8,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SC16 ABC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:36
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Skoda Octavia (SC16 ABC) between August 2025 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm divers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))”.

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