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GJ14 WMU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,477 mi
Last recorded117,477 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 WMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 117,477 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 46,751 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,907 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 43,907 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 41,231 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 31,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,983 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 WMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ14 WMU registered?

GJ14 WMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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