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GL14 XGB

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,013 mi
Last recorded195,013 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 195,013 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x Front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 195,010 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x Front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 173,609 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 173,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 158,919 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 158,919 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2X (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 95,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 52,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 52,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,813 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 38,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 33,203 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 26,314 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 XGB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

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

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