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GL14 ZYA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,754 mi
Last recorded116,754 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 ZYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 116,754 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 116,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 111,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 107,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,296 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 95,953 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,882 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 76,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 69,232 miles

Front Both front tyre outer walls damaged but not showing cord

Fail 14 May 2018 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both front tyre outer walls damaged but not showing cord

Pass 15 May 2017 62,522 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 ZYA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

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

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