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BJ14 GKN

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,728 mi
Last recorded96,728 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 GKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 96,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail in middle tread ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in treads, nearside rear perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 87,720 miles

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

Nearside Front sun visor insecure on offside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 76,907 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease coming out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 73,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,689 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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BJ14 GKN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BJ14 GKN, 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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BJ14 GKN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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