2016 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · SC65 VLV
2016 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 72,518 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC65 VLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 72,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC65 VLV 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 (SC65 VLV) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SC65 VLV Mileage History
- 07/10/202456,922 mi
- 09/10/202565,757 mi+8,835 mi
- 09/10/202565,757 mi
- 15/10/202672,516 mi+6,759 mi
- 15/10/202672,518 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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