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15 GBM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,267 mi
Last recorded116,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 GBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,267 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 106,572 miles

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 12 Jul 2023 98,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,434 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 75,679 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,131 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,434 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,709 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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15 GBM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 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 15 GBM, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 15 GBM registered?

15 GBM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is 15 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 GBM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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