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GJ14 WPZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,197 mi
Last recorded205,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 WPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 205,197 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 199,842 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 199,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 184,849 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 184,582 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 164,090 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 164,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 159,699 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 159,699 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 155,357 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 155,357 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 104,428 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 104,428 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,839 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 75,838 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,050 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,110 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering.

emissions not detected.undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,358 miles

emissions wont register.

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,519 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 WPZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WPZ, 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 WPZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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