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GM14 TXE

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 TXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,918 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 78,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,497 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 66,275 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise o/s outer sill corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrule corroded but not excessive

Fail 30 Jul 2024 66,275 miles

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

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise o/s outer sill corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrule corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,062 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

advise o/s outer sill been welded at rear but rest of sill is corroded but not holed or excessive

Fail 10 Aug 2023 60,062 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded within 30cm of axle beam support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2022 54,584 miles

advise o/s outer sill corroded but not holed or excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,233 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 49,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,540 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,335 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 TXE is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

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

Is GM14 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM14 TXE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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