2016 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · YG16 BOM
2016 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 77,324 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG16 BOM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 77,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YG16 BOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Skoda Octavia (YG16 BOM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
YG16 BOM Mileage History
- 13/10/202254,307 mi
- 25/09/202363,387 mi+9,080 mi
- 11/10/202471,365 mi+7,978 mi
- 09/10/202577,324 mi+5,959 mi
Average of roughly 7,698 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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