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CR05 LAY

2015 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,292 mi
Last recorded136,292 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 LAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 136,292 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Oct 2025 128,128 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 128,128 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,467 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output TINTED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER & UNDERTRAYS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output TINTED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output TINTED (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 107,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,875 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,745 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity all lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity all lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,276 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,826 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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CR05 LAY is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CR05 LAY, 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 CR05 LAY registered?

CR05 LAY is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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