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GM14 SFF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

342,410 mi
Last recorded342,410 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 SFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 342,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 342,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 318,552 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 276,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 276,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 234,588 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 234,588 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 190,086 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 190,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 164,213 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 164,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,526 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 SFF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

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

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