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GJ14 HMU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,865 mi
Last recorded129,865 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 HMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 129,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 112,039 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 110,910 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 104,845 miles

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 11 Feb 2023 94,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under guards fitted to front.centre and rear of car

Fail 9 Feb 2023 94,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under guards fitted to front.centre and rear of car

Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under guards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV HOLDER ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV HOLDER ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,916 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 73,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,752 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,358 miles

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

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,745 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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GJ14 HMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 GJ14 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ14 HMU registered?

GJ14 HMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2014.

Is GJ14 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ14 HMU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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