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BU65 EVV

2015 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

251,184 mi
Last recorded251,184 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 251,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 243,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 228,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 228,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 214,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 202,974 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 202,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 186,686 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 186,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 172,345 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 172,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 158,306 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 158,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 139,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,277 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,464 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,477 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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BU65 EVV is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU65 EVV, 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 BU65 EVV registered?

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

Is BU65 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 EVV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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