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GJ14 XYE

2014 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,821 mi
Last recorded168,821 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 168,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 161,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s brake pads worn very close to 1.6mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 131,361 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 131,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,922 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 XYE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYE, 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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What year was GJ14 XYE registered?

GJ14 XYE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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