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GL14 XFU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 XFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026
Pass 30 Jul 2025 171,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 157,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,773 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 146,601 miles

Front wipers slightly blurry

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 146,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly blurry

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 138,280 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 121,850 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,503 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 97,502 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,648 miles

Engine covers

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn but

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,543 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 61,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,138 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 XFU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

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

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