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GL64 BMU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,006 mi
Last recorded126,006 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL64 BMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 120,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,650 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 106,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear-bar indicator's and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,068 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 85,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,869 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,944 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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GL64 BMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL64 BMU, 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 GL64 BMU registered?

GL64 BMU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2014.

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