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GM14 TYK

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,457 mi
Last recorded194,457 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 TYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 194,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 157,976 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 157,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2,000 miles approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 1,000 miles remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,687 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,687 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 1,500-2,000 miles remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,422 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 TYK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

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

Is GM14 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM14 TYK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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