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GL14 YMU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,272 mi
Last recorded102,272 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 YMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,272 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,833 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 86,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 84,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 83,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 75,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 63,315 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 47,571 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 YMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

GL14 YMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2014.

Is GL14 YMU safe to buy?

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