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R21 NEC

2015 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,226 mi
Last recorded125,226 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 NEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 125,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,665 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Apr 2025 109,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 71,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 71,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 58,034 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 41,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 40,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,967 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,088 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 26,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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R21 NEC 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 75%.

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 R21 NEC, 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 R21 NEC registered?

R21 NEC is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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