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GM14 TZB

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,953 mi
Last recorded179,953 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 TZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 179,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 179,011 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 175,450 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 164,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just passed the MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 164,772 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X 2 both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just passed the MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 133,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 121,094 miles

Front number plate cracked

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 111,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,734 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,457 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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 TZB is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

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

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