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GL64 DXM

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

263,452 mi
Last recorded263,452 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 263,452 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 263,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 236,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 236,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 209,686 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 195,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 179,554 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 162,191 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 162,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 135,419 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 134,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 83,951 miles

Nearside Front strut slight sweat

Offside Front strut slight sweat

Fail 30 May 2017 83,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front strut slight sweat

Offside Front strut slight sweat

Pass 31 May 2016 42,959 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 42,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 DXM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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