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GM14 EGJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,783 mi
Last recorded235,783 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 EGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 235,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 212,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 197,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 185,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 167,235 miles

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn edges and perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 162,714 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 162,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 146,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 106,739 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 106,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F tyre tread getting low on edges

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,221 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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GM14 EGJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GM14 EGJ, 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 EGJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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