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GM14 ZHA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

289,190 mi
Last recorded289,190 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 ZHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 289,190 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 238,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 197,800 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 197,696 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 151,353 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 151,353 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 117,642 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 117,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,184 miles

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,321 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 59,325 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls.

Front tyres have worn unevenly,have wheel alignment checked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,365 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 ZHA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2014.

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