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SM65 JZL

2015 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 JZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 99,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 86,963 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 86,960 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,723 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,992 miles

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

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

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

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

inner rack ends corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 70,992 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

inner rack ends corroded

oil level at min

rear pads over half worn

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,195 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner rack ends corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 64,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and swelling (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner rack ends corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,315 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,970 miles

front pads low

rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,642 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2 mm and wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and wearing on edge

both rear tyres cracked on tread 205/55/16

front pads half worn

Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,129 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between tread on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 JZL is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZL, 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 SM65 JZL registered?

SM65 JZL is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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