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BJ65 VME

2015 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,607 mi
Last recorded134,607 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 VME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 134,607 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 134,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 134,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 134,301 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,030 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 107,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 190,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 152,669 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 152,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front upper (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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BJ65 VME is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 71,957 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 BJ65 VME, 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 11 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ65 VME registered?

BJ65 VME is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2015.

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