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ST65 VZO

2015 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,430 mi
Last recorded166,430 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST65 VZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 166,430 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 166,430 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 152,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 111,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2024 111,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Wheel lining/Undertray catching on steering gaiter

Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,276 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes cracking no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2022 105,923 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 90,869 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,095 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,781 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,304 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,911 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 11,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ST65 VZO is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST65 VZO, 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 ST65 VZO registered?

ST65 VZO is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2015.

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