2015 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · VR15 OCT
2015 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 109,105 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VR15 OCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 109,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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VR15 OCT 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 (VR15 OCT) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 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 (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VR15 OCT Mileage History
- 01/08/202378,199 mi
- 02/08/202378,226 mi+27 mi
- 31/07/202488,730 mi+10,504 mi
- 21/07/202596,606 mi+7,876 mi
- 05/08/2026109,105 mi+12,499 mi
Average of roughly 10,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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