CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA15 YLM

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,233 mi
Last recorded114,233 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 YLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 114,233 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit, advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner tread and on wear markers 225/50/17

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 114,233 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit, advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner tread and on wear markers 225/50/17

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 106,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,231 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,973 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 86,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside , bulbs put in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 62,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp in spring seating (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc slightly lipped pads 90% worn passed brake test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to legal limit of 1.6 mm tyre reading 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to legal limit of 1.6 mm tyre reading 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to legal limit of 1.6 mm tyre reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA15 YLM is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 FA15 YLM, 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

How do I check the history of FA15 YLM?

You can check the full history of FA15 YLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA15 YLM registered?

FA15 YLM is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2015.

Is FA15 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA15 YLM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA15 YLM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA15 YLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.