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GL64 DVC

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,560 mi
Last recorded181,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL64 DVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 181,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 166,101 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 166,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 156,852 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 156,852 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 147,276 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 137,568 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 137,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 137,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure all fixings broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 129,709 miles

225 40 18 92 y

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm has damage to the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also has a temp puncture repair strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

osr alloy slight buckle

Pass 10 Dec 2019 123,979 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM LEVEL DURING TEST

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 116,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 116,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a cut over 25mm long (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,984 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut no cords visible at time of test 225/40/18

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 DVC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DVC, 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 DVC is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2014.

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