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WO15 ZGU

2015 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Skoda Octavia71,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO15 ZGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 159,057 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened some slight patches of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside brake discs appear to be slightly smaller in diameter for the pad friction surface.no affect on braking currently

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2025 159,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened some slight patches of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside brake discs appear to be slightly smaller in diameter for the pad friction surface.no affect on braking currently

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2024 144,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2023 127,129 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 112,753 miles

Front brake pads loose in carriers and knocking when brake applied

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,680 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2021 100,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,666 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 87,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,942 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S front and N/S rear tyres cut no cords exposed

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,965 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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WO15 ZGU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WO15 ZGU, 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 WO15 ZGU registered?

WO15 ZGU is a 2015 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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