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LA15 ESF

2015 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,671 mi
Last recorded135,671 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA15 ESF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 135,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 135,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 123,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 113,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 113,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 113,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,081 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,728 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2021 72,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,772 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,491 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 46,491 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 34,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear

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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LA15 ESF is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LA15 ESF, 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 LA15 ESF registered?

LA15 ESF is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2015.

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