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EA65 LMX

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA65 LMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 128,314 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER BODY AND COMPONENTS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 128,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND A NAIL IN THE TYRE BY THE CUT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER BODY AND COMPONENTS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 120,518 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,982 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 113,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check w/bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check w/bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,347 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,360 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,360 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 93,644 miles

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

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

engine undertray slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,478 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 83,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,157 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,688 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,655 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,289 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 26,524 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,560 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,087 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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EA65 LMX is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EA65 LMX, 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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EA65 LMX is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2015.

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