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SK15 YDW

2015 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 YDW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 75,423 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 75,418 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,579 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 67,579 miles

Exhaust system insecure Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 59,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 50,353 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,799 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 35,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 18,862 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 18,862 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (4.1.D.1a)

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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SK15 YDW is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SK15 YDW, 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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SK15 YDW is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2015.

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