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DE06 MER

2015 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 MER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 73,357 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 73,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,776 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 64,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,597 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,489 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,689 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 33,689 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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DE06 MER is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE06 MER, 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 DE06 MER registered?

DE06 MER is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2015.

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