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GM14 CVJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,874 mi
Last recorded161,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 CVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 161,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 142,784 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 142,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 127,326 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,446 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 85,467 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 85,467 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 29 May 2020 73,921 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 28 May 2019 61,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 61,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 50,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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GM14 CVJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GM14 CVJ, 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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GM14 CVJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2014.

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