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KV15 FVS

2015 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

288,539 mi
Last recorded288,539 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV15 FVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 288,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 288,498 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 288,252 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 216,171 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 216,163 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from turbo all suspension and engine rubber bushes contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 203,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 190,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 171,570 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 147,119 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 21 May 2018 147,119 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 29 Nov 2017 124,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 94,142 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,917 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 8,395 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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KV15 FVS is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV15 FVS, 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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KV15 FVS is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2015.

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