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J500 GDR

2015 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,748 mi
Last recorded82,748 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 GDR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 82,748 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 41,580 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,cracking outer shoulders,n/s more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 36,341 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 73,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,214 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 30,540 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,slight cracking to shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 25,541 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 25,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 58,135 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 19,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,108 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,254 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 13,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,619 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,695 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 32,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 12,003 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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J500 GDR is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J500 GDR, 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 J500 GDR registered?

J500 GDR is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is J500 GDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 GDR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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