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GJ14 KTF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,653 mi
Last recorded64,653 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 KTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,653 miles

Rear exhaust baffles collapsed

Pass 18 Nov 2024 59,781 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 59,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 55,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Pan Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 51,125 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,936 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 46,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,482 miles

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,054 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 32,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,727 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,211 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED WEARING UNEVENLY ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Fail 14 Mar 2017 22,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS REAR TYRES ARE FEATHERED AND WEARING UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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 KTF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

GJ14 KTF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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