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GM14 OYG

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,307 mi
Last recorded164,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 164,307 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 164,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 155,457 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 155,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 150,711 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 146,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 143,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 135,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 129,667 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 115,277 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,811 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,992 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,277 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,638 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 OYG is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

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

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