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GM14 USY

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,641 mi
Last recorded107,641 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 USY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 107,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 80,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,005 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 73,263 miles

Front Both shock absorber top mounts noisey when turning, noise from N/S shock when jacking the vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 69,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,398 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 USY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

GM14 USY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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