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GM14 OFU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

256,909 mi
Last recorded256,909 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 OFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 256,909 miles

osr back plate corroded away

Pass 17 Jul 2024 251,205 miles

osr back plate rotted away no shoes fitted disc brake only

Pass 3 Oct 2023 232,018 miles

oil leak... front discs inner face worn n corroded... nsf coil spring corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 222,074 miles

oil leak... front discs inner face corroded... osf back plate insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2022 216,680 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 216,674 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 207,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 198,597 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 198,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 190,058 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2020 185,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 183,844 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OSF and NSF Drop Links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 175,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 163,076 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 139,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,697 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,663 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,130 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 OFU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFU, 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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What year was GM14 OFU registered?

GM14 OFU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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