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GL14 VVB

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,810 mi
Last recorded129,810 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 129,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm Michelin 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 129,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm Michelin 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 121,780 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 121,780 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 115,212 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 115,203 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 105,169 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,310 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 76,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 65,160 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,558 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 46,800 miles

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

engine cover

under body splash guards

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 VVB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VVB, 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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GL14 VVB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2014.

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