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GM15 OTU

2015 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,670 mi
Last recorded203,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 203,670 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 203,107 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 179,879 miles

Unable to inspect some components due to undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2023 179,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Unable to inspect some components due to undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 159,395 miles

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 159,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective on track rod end (marked yellow) (2.1.3 (d))

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 136,509 miles

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2022 136,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,124 miles

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,534 miles

engine cover fitted

no acceleration detected for emission test

under body trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 94,947 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 94,934 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,775 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 13,487 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 OTU 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 66.7%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2015.

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