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BL15 LVZ

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,924 mi
Last recorded123,924 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL15 LVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 123,924 miles

Coil light flashing on dash

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

Front panel damaged/ headlamps slightly loose

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

Oil level halfway on dipstick

Fail 17 May 2023 123,857 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil light flashing on dash

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

Front panel damaged/ headlamps slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil level halfway on dipstick

Pass 16 May 2022 111,821 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamps slightly loose

Fail 12 May 2022 111,797 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Floor (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamps slightly loose

Pass 22 Apr 2021 106,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,562 miles

Front grill/bumper and headlamps repaired

brake disc surface corrosion

front end damaged repaired

Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,392 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 79,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure slam panel missing bolts, 3 offside and 1 nearside (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level below minimum

Pass 2 Jan 2019 78,840 miles

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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BL15 LVZ is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL15 LVZ, 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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BL15 LVZ is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2015.

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