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FJ65 XVB

2015 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,574 mi
Last recorded165,574 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ65 XVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 165,574 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 165,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 136,918 miles

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

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

Rear washer inop

Pass 28 May 2024 117,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,657 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 98,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,822 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,359 miles

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

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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FJ65 XVB is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ65 XVB, 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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What year was FJ65 XVB registered?

FJ65 XVB is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2015.

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