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GJ14 VUH

2014 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,406 mi
Last recorded106,406 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 VUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 106,406 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 106,327 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 101,382 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 101,312 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to pads been down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,511 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 92,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,663 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 85,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,968 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 75,968 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,581 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 55,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, slight wear/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall heavily cracked around circumference. also worn on edges and cracks in tread.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,889 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread. also n/s/f cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn on inner edge, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn on inner edge, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,789 miles

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 VUH is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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