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GL64 BSU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,796 mi
Last recorded109,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL64 BSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 109,796 miles

Both front brake disc back plates loose / rattling

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, min 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 109,796 miles

Both front brake disc back plates loose / rattling

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, min 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 99,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges, 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, min 2.4mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 99,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges, 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, min 2.4mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 90,299 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 90,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,086 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 81,086 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror indicator lens (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,389 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 59,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,573 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BSU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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