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GC14 FTJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,712 mi
Last recorded159,712 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 159,712 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 143,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 132,509 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 119,105 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 119,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly misted with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lightly misted with oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,961 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 56,961 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,656 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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GC14 FTJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

GC14 FTJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2014.

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