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GJ14 XYH

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,376 mi
Last recorded132,376 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 XYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 132,376 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nsr and osr slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 122,509 miles

Coil spring corroded osf and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f and n/s/f low tread also n/s/r tyre perished and sidewall rubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/f and n/s/f corrosion lip on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/r and n/s/r corrosion lip on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r and n/s/r in tread and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,662 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,497 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,914 miles

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

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

Rear Damage to vehicle

Rev limiter kicked in,emissions read zero

Undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

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 XYH is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

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

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