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DE15 BJU

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

225,580 mi
Last recorded225,580 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 BJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 225,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 225,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 205,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 185,682 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 162,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,378 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,362 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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DE15 BJU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE15 BJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE15 BJU registered?

DE15 BJU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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