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GM14 UAT

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,523 mi
Last recorded200,523 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 UAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 200,523 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 200,519 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 189,350 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front TYRE LOW TREAD AND SLIGHLTY WORN ON THE INSIDE

Pass 13 Jan 2025 181,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 178,346 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 172,081 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 172,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 172,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 161,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 129,302 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers worn

Pass 26 Oct 2019 98,997 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,672 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 98,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,431 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 UAT is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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