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BU65 EVM

2015 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

279,448 mi
Last recorded279,448 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 EVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 279,448 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 267,347 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 226,308 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 196,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 120,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,445 miles

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

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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BU65 EVM is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU65 EVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU65 EVM registered?

BU65 EVM is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is BU65 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 EVM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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