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GD65 ZGE

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

218,009 mi
Last recorded218,009 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 ZGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 218,009 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 May 2024 185,614 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 177,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 132,982 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,715 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 101,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 84,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,796 miles

Engine covers and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

insufficient diesel smoke emissions to trigger test equipment

Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,472 miles

engine cover fitted

in sufficient diesel smoke emissions to trigger test equipment

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

engine cover fitted

in sufficient diesel smoke emissions to trigger test equipment

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2018 52,672 miles

engine cover fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

insufficient diesel smoke emissions to trigger test equipment

tyre pressure warning light on

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 35,316 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 35,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,006 miles

Brake fluid low

Front Pads wearing thin both sides

Too clean too smoke test

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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GD65 ZGE is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GD65 ZGE, 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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GD65 ZGE is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2015.

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