2015 Skoda Octavia · 64,519 MOT tests
2015 Skoda Octavia reliability
2015 Skoda Octavias fail 19.5% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 Octavia years (64,519 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 19.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 85,599
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 64,519
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Lights and electrics6.1%
- Suspension4.5%
- Brakes4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.06%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.39%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.26%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (13.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.49%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.7%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2015 Skoda Octavias fail 19.5% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 Octavia years (64,519 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.06% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.66% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Skoda Octavia shows 85,599 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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