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GM14 ORX

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,498 mi
Last recorded135,498 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 ORX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 135,498 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 128,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 120,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 110,411 miles

both front tires wearing low and on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2023 110,410 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front tires wearing low and on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner&Outer edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner&Outer edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 98,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner&Outer edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner&Outer edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 88,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,093 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes starting to swell under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,322 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,173 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,350 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 ORX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 ORX, 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 ORX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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