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GF64 ZYC

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,723 mi
Last recorded189,723 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF64 ZYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 189,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear following (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield not fully secure

Fail 16 Feb 2026 189,723 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear following (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield not fully secure

Pass 22 Jan 2025 174,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 155,962 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 155,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 137,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 137,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 121,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 111,255 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,078 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,959 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 58,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GF64 ZYC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 GF64 ZYC, 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 GF64 ZYC registered?

GF64 ZYC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2014.

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