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GJ15 DBV

2015 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

260,894 mi
Last recorded260,894 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 DBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 260,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2025 260,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 246,364 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 246,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 235,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 235,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 221,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 221,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged and inscure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 209,273 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 209,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 194,251 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 182,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 167,629 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 167,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 152,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 141,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 132,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,969 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,280 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,723 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 13,941 miles

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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GJ15 DBV is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ15 DBV, 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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GJ15 DBV is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2015.

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