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L88 BJJ

2015 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

251,840 mi
Last recorded251,840 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 BJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 251,840 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 160,993 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 245,984 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 153,762 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 153,761 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mil light illuminated

tank shield insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2023 199,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 172,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,145 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 117,143 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2022 107,107 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 107,107 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of coolant leak from pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2021 148,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,332 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes perished

nearside rear brake pads low

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2019 75,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes perished

nearside rear brake pads low

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,152 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 65,152 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer rim protecter on rim damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,947 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,117 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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L88 BJJ is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L88 BJJ, 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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L88 BJJ is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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