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BT15 JAO

2015 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,357 mi
Last recorded80,357 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 JAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 80,357 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Rear door damaged /indent

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 13 Jul 2026 80,357 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Rear door damaged /indent

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Jul 2025 71,848 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Rear door panel indent

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 61,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 53,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays obscuring full examination

Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,805 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,672 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2021 38,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 26,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 20,582 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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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BT15 JAO is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT15 JAO, 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 BT15 JAO registered?

BT15 JAO is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is BT15 JAO safe to buy?

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