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GJ15 PWV

2015 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,043 mi
Last recorded156,043 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 PWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 156,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear + cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes blistered coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 146,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 136,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 136,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,541 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 116,541 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,292 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,638 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,808 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 PWV is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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