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GD14 RLU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

262,217 mi
Last recorded262,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD14 RLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 262,217 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 262,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 237,748 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel stains around engine, also fuel smell from underboonet, no visable leaks found, engine covers fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 17 Oct 2023 237,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Section of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel stains around engine, also fuel smell from underboonet, no visable leaks found, engine covers fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Oct 2022 201,801 miles

Glowplug light illuminated and flashing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2022 201,801 miles

Glowplug light illuminated and flashing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2021 168,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 167,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 156,370 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 143,084 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 143,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,719 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,839 miles

no revs detected for emissions

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,264 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 19,395 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 8,439 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 RLU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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