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GJ15 ZGL

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

272,527 mi
Last recorded272,527 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 ZGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 272,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 231,337 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 231,337 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 201,242 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 201,242 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 166,441 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 166,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 165,635 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 165,633 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,798 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 122,491 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,171 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 85,167 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZGL 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 53.8%.

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 ZGL, 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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What year was GJ15 ZGL registered?

GJ15 ZGL is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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