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GL14 POV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,053 mi
Last recorded113,053 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 POV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 113,053 miles

Advise coolant leaking from water pump.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 113,053 miles

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

Advise coolant leaking from water pump.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 104,972 miles

Noise from air-con compressor bearing.

Fail 13 Jun 2025 104,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,741 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 93,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 89,071 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 79,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 42,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 31,422 miles

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

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

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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GL14 POV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GL14 POV, 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 GL14 POV registered?

GL14 POV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is GL14 POV safe to buy?

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