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51 MAX

2015 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,623 mi
Last recorded134,623 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 MAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 134,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,701 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,018 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 89,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,098 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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51 MAX is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 51 MAX, 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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51 MAX is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is 51 MAX safe to buy?

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