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GM14 UOF

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,463 mi
Last recorded214,463 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 UOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 214,463 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 193,981 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 178,336 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 178,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack in windscreen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Pass 17 Oct 2023 157,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,429 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 125,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x tyres on 3mm.front inners wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 125,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x tyres on 3mm.front inners wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,294 miles

Chip in windscreen outside zone A but not exceeding 40mm

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,818 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 68,818 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,199 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

child seats fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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 UOF is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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