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GM14 TXP

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,899 mi
Last recorded216,899 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 TXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 216,899 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 216,651 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 210,570 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 210,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 204,627 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 192,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 170,663 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 127,555 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,748 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,148 miles

2x front tyre treads unevenly worn on inner edges

damage to n/s/r tyre tread possibly by screw

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm close to legal min of 1.6mm

o/s/r shocker damp with oil

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

trims fitted to vehicle so not all testable items visable

Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,148 miles

2x front tyre treads unevenly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

damage to n/s/r tyre tread possibly by screw

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm close to legal min of 1.6mm

o/s/r shocker damp with oil

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

trims fitted to vehicle so not all testable items visable

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 TXP is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

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

Is GM14 TXP safe to buy?

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