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GC14 HDJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,491 mi
Last recorded142,491 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 142,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens broken

Fail 11 Jun 2026 142,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 132,594 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 132,507 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 122,493 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 122,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Cracking and Perished

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 113,505 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 106,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 99,220 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2020 91,957 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,891 miles

engine cover fitted at time of test

under body panels fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted at time of test

under body panels fitted at time of 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 HDJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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