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GF14 SXW

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,252 mi
Last recorded62,252 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF14 SXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 62,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 27 Mar 2025 59,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 59,184 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,839 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 56,839 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,665 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 52,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 49,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

rear washer jet inop

Fail 25 Mar 2022 49,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

rear washer jet inop

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,429 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front discs worn and lipped

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Mar 2021 45,429 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

front discs worn and lipped

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,256 miles

Front brake pads low

Front discs slight lip

Fail 25 Mar 2020 43,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Front discs slight lip

Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,216 miles

Both front tyres warning low

Both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,068 miles

front brake balance

n/s/f brake pads worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,267 miles

offside and nearside front shocks damp

Fail 28 Mar 2017 26,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45X17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front shocks damp

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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GF14 SXW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GF14 SXW, 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 GF14 SXW registered?

GF14 SXW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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