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GC14 BDF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,510 mi
Last recorded197,510 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC14 BDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 197,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 179,112 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 178,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Can not open fuel cap lid (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Chip zone A over 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 158,447 miles

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 139,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 121,587 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,734 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 71,373 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,131 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,396 miles

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

rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

rev limiter fitted not allowing smoke test

Fail 8 Jul 2017 46,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

rev limiter fitted not allowing smoke test

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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GC14 BDF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GC14 BDF, 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 GC14 BDF registered?

GC14 BDF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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