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GJ14 HSG

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,282 mi
Last recorded188,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 HSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 188,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 173,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 160,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 153,622 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 148,218 miles

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

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Pass 16 Feb 2021 143,849 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 139,546 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 139,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,498 miles

Central Front chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2018 92,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,373 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (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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GJ14 HSG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HSG, 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 GJ14 HSG registered?

GJ14 HSG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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