2015 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · DK65 RFL
2015 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 137,431 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK65 RFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 137,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK65 RFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Skoda Octavia (DK65 RFL) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DK65 RFL Mileage History
- 17/08/202385,560 mi
- 20/08/202498,691 mi+13,131 mi
- 21/08/202498,691 mi
- 01/09/2025114,896 mi+16,205 mi
- 02/09/2026137,431 mi+22,535 mi
Average of roughly 17,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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