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VR51 BTR

2015 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,381 mi
Last recorded122,381 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR51 BTR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 122,381 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2025 112,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,754 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,403 miles

Front both o/s and n/s tyre wear should be kept under observation.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil should be replaced. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 84,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil should be replaced. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,305 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,022 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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VR51 BTR is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in White 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 VR51 BTR, 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 VR51 BTR registered?

VR51 BTR is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2015.

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