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FJ15 WPW

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,616 mi
Last recorded135,616 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ15 WPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 135,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2026 135,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

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

Offside Front brake back plate adrift risk other further damage

Pass 12 Feb 2025 120,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 120,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam adaptors (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam adaptors (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 102,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Diagnostic scan carried out and fault codes cleared. System now operates normally (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam adaptors (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp beam adaptors (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 88,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction PRS - Diagnostic scan carried out and fault codes cleared. System now operates normally (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,658 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,571 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone b but not inexcess of 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 56,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone b but not inexcess of 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 38,113 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working upper brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ15 WPW is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ15 WPW, 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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FJ15 WPW is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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