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BJ14 GKL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,369 mi
Last recorded138,369 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 GKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 138,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 115,453 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 85,691 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,441 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 71,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR + VERY UNEVEN WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,697 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,861 miles

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 24 Jun 2020 57,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,891 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 31,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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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BJ14 GKL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 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 BJ14 GKL, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ14 GKL registered?

BJ14 GKL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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