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SM65 GXX

2015 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,711 mi
Last recorded154,711 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 GXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 154,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 135,690 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 106,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,699 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 85,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted delaminated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,976 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 66,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose splash guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,619 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 28,618 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,907 miles

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

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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SM65 GXX is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM65 GXX, 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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SM65 GXX is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2015.

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