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GC14 JKU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,666 mi
Last recorded167,666 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC14 JKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 167,666 miles

rear silencer deteriorating,

Fail 21 Aug 2026 167,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

rear silencer deteriorating,

Pass 28 Aug 2025 155,279 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 155,279 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 141,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20/55R16 2.4mm Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20/55R16 2.7mm Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 123,440 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet catch sticking in the closed position intermittently. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,860 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,805 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 JKU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 JKU, 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 JKU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2014.

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