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GL14 YZZ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,343 mi
Last recorded87,343 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 YZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 87,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 81,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,537 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Beneath Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,598 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 57,594 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,350 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre side wall

Fail 30 Sep 2020 50,350 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre side wall

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,996 miles

service light on

Fail 22 Sep 2017 30,996 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, also on limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

service light on

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 YZZ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL14 YZZ registered?

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

Is GL14 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL14 YZZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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