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GL14 XCT

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,148 mi
Last recorded104,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 XCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,477 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 94,477 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,611 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,887 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 77,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s blade in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2022 73,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,501 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,024 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 35,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 XCT is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

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

Is GL14 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL14 XCT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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