2016 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · Y8 SBK
2016 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 184,120 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y8 SBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 184,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y8 SBK 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 (Y8 SBK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y8 SBK Mileage History
- 19/01/2023150,145 mi
- 19/01/2023150,145 mi
- 24/01/2024175,836 mi+25,691 mi
- 30/12/2024179,455 mi+3,619 mi
- 07/01/2026184,120 mi+4,665 mi
Average of roughly 11,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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