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GM15 KNU

2015 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,694 mi
Last recorded146,694 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM15 KNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 146,694 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 146,694 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 129,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside brake backplates corroded and insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2025 129,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear nearside and offside brake backplates corroded and insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2024 115,132 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 115,132 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction various items obstructing driver's view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 101,819 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 101,817 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

brake fluid looks 'dirty'

Pass 3 Jun 2022 87,789 miles

Central windscreen chipped

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (wearing inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (slight wear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 87,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (unable to test wheel bearings) (1.2.1 (f))

Central windscreen chipped

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (wearing inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (slight wear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,766 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 57,765 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,703 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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GM15 KNU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GM15 KNU, 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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GM15 KNU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2015.

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