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GL14 XBH

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,167 mi
Last recorded233,167 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 XBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 233,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight damage to lamp unit.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside front very lower corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 196,646 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged partially missing. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack out side tested area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 181,721 miles

Front Drive shaft constant velocity joint is worn / knocking on full lock.

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 181,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL is on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Weak / poor performance. (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surfaces heavily worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surface heavily worn with signs of metal to metal scoring. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surfaces heavily worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Engine under tray insecure at rear / damaged.

Front Drive shaft constant velocity joint is worn / knocking on full lock.

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,529 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 130,529 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,523 miles

Engine warning lamp is on.

Horn weak audible sound.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of treaded area worn bald. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of treaded area worn bald. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,151 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,618 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 XBH is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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