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GJ64 UMY

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

221,557 mi
Last recorded221,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ64 UMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 221,557 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 221,552 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 207,891 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 207,891 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 207,887 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 117,772 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 117,772 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,630 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,814 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 93,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,140 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 63,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,191 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,286 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 33,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GJ64 UMY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GJ64 UMY, 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 GJ64 UMY registered?

GJ64 UMY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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