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R3 BPT

2015 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,876 mi
Last recorded96,876 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 BPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 96,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sides front lower arm rear bushes just starting to unbond

front brake discs very poor showing heavy corrosion on inner face causing reduced pad contact area ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP

front subframe showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre showing slight sidewall damage

rear brake discs showing edge corrosion

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

rear wiper torn

Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs very poor heavily corroded on inner face causing reduced pad contact area strongly advise to replace asap

front subframe showing corrosion

rear discs showing corrosion

rear subframe & suspension arms showing corrosion

strongly advise to check tracking when tyres replaced

Fail 21 Oct 2025 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs very poor heavily corroded on inner face causing reduced pad contact area strongly advise to replace asap

front subframe showing corrosion

rear discs showing corrosion

rear subframe & suspension arms showing corrosion

strongly advise to check tracking when tyres replaced

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise check tracking when tyres replaced

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges 225/40/18y advise replace

front discs very poor condition showing wear /corrosion on inner faces causing reduced pad contact area advise replace asap

front subframe showing corrosion

rear subframe & arms showing corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres showing slight inner edge wear

front discs very poor condition only just mot legal advise replace asap

o/s/f tyre heavy sidewall damage

Fail 7 Oct 2023 83,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres showing slight inner edge wear

front discs very poor condition only just mot legal advise replace asap

o/s/f tyre heavy sidewall damage

Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,621 miles

both rear tyres only just mot legal showing heavy hi/low spots 225/40/18y

front discs poor,showing wear/corrosion on inner faces

Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 225/40x16 y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 69,033 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake pad to disc contact area seriously reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 225/40x16 y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,041 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad to brake disc contact area is reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 57,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,319 miles

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

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

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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R3 BPT is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 R3 BPT, 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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R3 BPT is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2015.

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