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B555 EMA

2023 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,839 mi
Last recorded107,839 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Skoda Octavia30,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB555 EMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 107,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 15,734 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2025 86,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 65,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 49,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,041 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 30,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 22,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,706 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2011 15,706 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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B555 EMA is a 2023 Skoda Octavia in White. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2023 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 30,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B555 EMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 3 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B555 EMA is a 2023 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2023.

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