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GM14 OTU

2014 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,543 mi
Last recorded191,543 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 OTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 191,543 miles

both front shockers slight misty + slight damage to nearside front sill and door but no Sharpe edges

Pass 22 Jun 2021 187,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 172,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 172,067 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 147,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,188 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,224 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 OTU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

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

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