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SY65 ZBT

2015 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,660 mi
Last recorded193,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY65 ZBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 193,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 179,690 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 179,690 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 159,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 136,452 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,589 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,212 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 46,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,871 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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SY65 ZBT is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY65 ZBT, 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 SY65 ZBT registered?

SY65 ZBT is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2015.

Is SY65 ZBT safe to buy?

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