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BU65 FDJ

2015 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,014 mi
Last recorded116,014 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 FDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 116,014 miles

child seat near side rear

Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,941 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Aug 2025 103,941 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has started to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 93,191 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlights have LED Bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has nearly completely separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot inner clip needs to be tighter and or replaced (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has started to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 78,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 66,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 33,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Aug 2018 24,429 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 FDJ is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ registered?

BU65 FDJ is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2015.

Is BU65 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 FDJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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