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GJ14 OUC

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,687 mi
Last recorded142,687 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 142,687 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 129,471 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 116,492 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 103,089 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,505 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 92,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank has sweat from top but no leaks visable would require tank dropped to visually inspect

Pass 31 May 2019 68,352 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 68,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,419 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective Flat.205/55/16. ()

Fail 31 May 2018 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner cords exposed.205/55/16. Steel wheel. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner cords exposed.205/55/16. Alloy wheel. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Mixture of Alloy/Steel roadwheels fitted to front.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective Flat.205/55/16. ()

Pass 26 May 2017 42,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pass and No more. Balding on inner edge.(steel) 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front. (2.7.3)

Spare wheel/ tyre flat.(alloy)

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 OUC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

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

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