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GD14 HLW

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,515 mi
Last recorded98,515 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD14 HLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,515 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to DPF flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak suspect water pump area ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded- both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 98,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to DPF flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak suspect water pump area ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded- both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,197 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF to turbo clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 90,194 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF to turbo clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,750 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 81,740 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 72,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wheel arches (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,608 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and damage to outer sidewall. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked outer sidewall. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and cracked outer sidewall. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 53,422 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and damage to outer sidewall. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked outer sidewall. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and cracked outer sidewall. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 45,814 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 May 2018 36,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 27,866 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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GD14 HLW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GD14 HLW, 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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GD14 HLW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2014.

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