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GL14 ZGA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,506 mi
Last recorded186,506 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 ZGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 186,506 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 166,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 145,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 131,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 118,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,547 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,089 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 49,756 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 36,494 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 36,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 23,067 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 ZGA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

GL14 ZGA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2014.

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