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GJ14 XYM

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,382 mi
Last recorded116,382 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 103,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,756 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,622 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 90,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 74,972 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,826 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 XYM 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 81.8%.

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

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