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BV15 UMU

2015 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,844 mi
Last recorded125,844 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 UMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 125,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (crack in lower section of screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 112,662 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (crack in lower section of screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 112,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (crack in lower section of screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm, nail in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both rear tyres bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,943 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 35,939 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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BV15 UMU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV15 UMU, 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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BV15 UMU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2015.

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