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SM15 XTO

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,058 mi
Last recorded238,058 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 XTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 238,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms amber warning low tyre pressure

Fail 28 Aug 2026 238,058 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms amber warning low tyre pressure

Pass 15 Aug 2025 223,841 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 223,841 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 196,555 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 196,111 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. lower bracket broken due to accident (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 165,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 133,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,813 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 98,813 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 17,597 miles

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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SM15 XTO is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM15 XTO, 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 SM15 XTO registered?

SM15 XTO is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2015.

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