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GL14 XBP

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

320,105 mi
Last recorded320,105 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 320,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2026 304,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 288,366 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 268,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 244,247 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 235,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 221,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 216,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 206,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 196,005 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2021 189,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 178,766 miles

Front brake pads over sized or brake discs under sized ,brake pads are sitting over braking surface

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 169,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 160,607 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 148,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 134,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,531 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 XBP is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

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

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