2015 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · VA15 ABU
2015 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 182,203 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA15 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 182,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA15 ABU 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 (VA15 ABU) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
VA15 ABU Mileage History
- 18/07/202294,559 mi
- 27/07/2023118,190 mi+23,631 mi
- 18/07/2024141,302 mi+23,112 mi
- 16/07/2025161,566 mi+20,264 mi
- 03/07/2026182,203 mi+20,637 mi
Average of roughly 22,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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