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FD15 YLF

2015 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

301,430 mi
Last recorded301,430 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD15 YLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 301,430 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

UNDER PANNEIS FITTED N/S PANNEL DAMAGED

Fail 16 Feb 2021 301,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding BEARING NOT CHECKED FULLY (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

UNDER PANNEIS FITTED N/S PANNEL DAMAGED

Pass 13 Nov 2019 275,791 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged SLIGHT FRAY (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER DAMAGED STILL SECURE

Nearside UNDER TRAY DAMAGED DENT IN SILL

Offside Rear BREAK CALIPER DAMP NO LEAKS /DRIPS DURING TEST

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 12 Nov 2019 275,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged SLIGHT FRAY (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER DAMAGED STILL SECURE

Nearside UNDER TRAY DAMAGED DENT IN SILL

Offside Rear BREAK CALIPER DAMP NO LEAKS /DRIPS DURING TEST

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2018 209,133 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 209,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body component insecure mud flap insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 184,067 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f + o/s/f (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close slight play (6.2.B.2)

under engine cover fitted

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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FD15 YLF is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FD15 YLF, 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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FD15 YLF is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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