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GJ14 OVK

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,447 mi
Last recorded119,447 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 OVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 102,560 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 102,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,798 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge/sidewall, perished in tread and on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, worn on outer edge, perished on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 1 Jun 2021 80,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge/sidewall, perished in tread and on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, worn on outer edge, perished on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 26 May 2020 69,929 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

engine undertrays, engine covers and under floor covers are fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OVK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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