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PJ15 VPA

2015 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 VPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 117,866 miles

both front tyres perishing and wearing slightly inside edges

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2025 101,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,629 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 63,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,818 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 31,247 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 27,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 24,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 18,142 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 12,660 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 12,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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PJ15 VPA is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ15 VPA, 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 PJ15 VPA registered?

PJ15 VPA is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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