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SF65 TBU

2015 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,650 mi
Last recorded202,650 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF65 TBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 202,650 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 202,647 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F Lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 187,731 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 187,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit - 0.70 Failure value - 1.43 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 165,633 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 165,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 158,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 158,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 156,119 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 143,177 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 143,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 141,895 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,372 miles

No smoke detected on emissions test

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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SF65 TBU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SF65 TBU, 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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SF65 TBU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2015.

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