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GL14 WXA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

377,311 mi
Last recorded377,311 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 377,311 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 377,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 332,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 298,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 289,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 285,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 209,430 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 209,390 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Becoming pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 136,828 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 85,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount removed ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 85,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount removed ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,336 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 Goodyear efficiency grip (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 Goodyear Efficiency Grip (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 50,841 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 WXA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

GL14 WXA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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