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MA15 FVP

2015 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

279,000 mi
Last recorded279,000 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA15 FVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 279,000 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 278,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 272,534 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 272,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 266,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 253,612 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2024 250,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 240,116 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 239,331 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 211,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 211,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 187,729 miles

o/s/f upper drop link gaiter has small split but still dust proof at time of presentation

rear pads very low

Pass 29 Sep 2022 170,412 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 151,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 138,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 138,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,438 miles

o/s/f shock absorber has small leak

Fail 21 Sep 2021 137,438 miles

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

o/s/f shock absorber has small leak

Pass 7 Apr 2021 126,422 miles

Offside Front shocker leaking slightly

all brake pads 70% worn

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,105 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,200 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 61,290 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 61,290 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MA15 FVP is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MA15 FVP, 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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MA15 FVP is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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