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LX15 YOW

2015 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

234,009 mi
Last recorded234,009 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX15 YOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 234,009 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 233,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 233,768 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 225,725 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 191,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 167,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 150,015 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,726 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,888 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

no smoke test printout due to low emissions

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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LX15 YOW is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX15 YOW, 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 LX15 YOW registered?

LX15 YOW is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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