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LR65 ZBN

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,578 mi
Last recorded177,578 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR65 ZBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 177,578 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 157,975 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 139,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 135,105 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 135,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 133,700 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 112,573 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 112,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 112,569 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working FRONTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,774 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 96,774 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,892 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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LR65 ZBN is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LR65 ZBN, 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 LR65 ZBN registered?

LR65 ZBN is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2015.

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