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GD14 VTZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,086 mi
Last recorded169,086 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD14 VTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 169,086 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 169,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 160,685 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 160,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,180 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 147,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,455 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 121,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,201 miles

Crack in screen

Fail 24 Aug 2021 109,201 miles

Crack in screen

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 92,776 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 72,336 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 38,296 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 38,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VTZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 GD14 VTZ, 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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What year was GD14 VTZ registered?

GD14 VTZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2014.

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