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GL14 VUA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

299,866 mi
Last recorded299,866 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 VUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 299,866 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 299,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 290,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 290,856 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 283,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 279,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 273,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 226,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 182,802 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 155,072 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 128,601 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,113 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,566 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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GL14 VUA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL14 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

GL14 VUA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2014.

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