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GM14 OGN

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

249,670 mi
Last recorded249,670 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 249,670 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2024 205,105 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2023 162,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,435 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,471 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 94,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,213 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 76,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,308 miles

Large plastic undercovers inhibit a full inspection of vehicle

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 OGN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 OGN, 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 OGN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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