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DE15 GKN

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,935 mi
Last recorded73,935 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 GKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 73,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 63,357 miles

Gearbox mounting defective subframe bush worn

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 63,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective subframe bush worn

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 29 Oct 2024 55,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,143 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 47,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,902 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,123 miles

Offside wiper smearing screen

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,229 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres perishing on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2018 33,226 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + splitting on inner wall + perishing/wearing on outer edge + close to legal limit + badly bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + large splits on inner wall + perishing on outer edge + close to legal limit + badly bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres perishing on edges

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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DE15 GKN is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE15 GKN, 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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DE15 GKN is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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