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GJ14 XWU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,375 mi
Last recorded94,375 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 XWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 94,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp is inoperable

Fail 21 May 2026 94,374 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp is inoperable

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp on dash-board is illuminated

Fail 21 May 2026 94,375 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high near and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp is inoperable

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp on dash-board is illuminated

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

Pass 22 May 2025 84,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2025 84,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 73,471 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2024 73,471 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2023 51,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 35,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 35,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,677 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,115 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 XWU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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