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GJ14 LUB

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

256,300 mi
Last recorded256,300 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 LUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 256,300 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 236,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 180,021 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 167,053 miles

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

off side front tyre worn very low on inner edge

off side washer jet poor

wheel alignment

Fail 5 Mar 2020 167,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

near side front tyre worn very low on inner edge

off side front tyre worn very low on inner edge

off side washer jet poor

wheel alignment

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,334 miles

Both front suspension dampers has slight misting of oil

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,425 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nail in tyre O/s/r non repairable

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,909 miles

Both front suspension dampers have a slight mist of oil

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

O/s/r tyre worn and slightly deteriorated

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,726 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 36,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 LUB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

GJ14 LUB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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