CarVerify

Free Car Check

GC14 HDV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,355 mi
Last recorded139,355 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 139,355 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,419 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 130,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 112,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 111,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and n/s rear shocker damp. (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,653 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre side wall has the inside on the outside and the outside on the inside, recommend tyre change around on wheel.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 105,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,961 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear exhaust heat shield rattling.

Fail 15 Jun 2021 94,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear exhaust heat shield rattling.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 84,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads on limit 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner side walls perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,588 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 72,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,763 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GC14 HDV 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 73.3%.

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 HDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GC14 HDV?

You can check the full history of GC14 HDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GC14 HDV registered?

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

Is GC14 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC14 HDV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GC14 HDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GC14 HDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.