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GD65 ZGX

2015 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

260,407 mi
Last recorded260,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 ZGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 260,407 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 260,407 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 236,249 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 236,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 Test limit - 0.70 Failure value - 1.07 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 217,924 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 202,318 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 202,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 186,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 157,997 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 145,180 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 145,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at (1.57) limit used on plate (0.50) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached one of three bolts broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,438 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 135,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 ZGX is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2015.

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