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WJ15 YVW

2015 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,040 mi
Last recorded108,040 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ15 YVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,669 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,408 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 91,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,805 miles

Engine cover, under tray and side/floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,431 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 46,430 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 26,711 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ15 YVW is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 WJ15 YVW, 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 WJ15 YVW registered?

WJ15 YVW is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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