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GL14 YTA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,936 mi
Last recorded99,936 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,936 miles

Manufacturer body covers fitted restricting inspection of body/chassis/pipes and brake system

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 92,803 miles

Manufactures body covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock corroded

Offside Rear Shock corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,026 miles

Manufacturer Gauards fitted preventing full inspection

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 84,026 miles

Manufacturer Gauards fitted preventing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,663 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,847 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 63,847 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,605 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,677 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 31,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 26,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 24,686 miles

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 11 May 2017 21,796 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 YTA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

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

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The MOT history for GL14 YTA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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