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SM15 XYH

2015 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,092 mi
Last recorded124,092 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 XYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 124,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 119,435 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 119,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,021 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bonding) o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,775 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 101,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,881 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,212 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight distortion of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 XYH is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYH, 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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SM15 XYH is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2015.

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