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GU14 OWR

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,671 mi
Last recorded75,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 OWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,671 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 75,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 72,060 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,493 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,900 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,260 miles

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 7 Apr 2021 45,406 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 45,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,852 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 27,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,547 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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GU14 OWR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GU14 OWR, 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 GU14 OWR registered?

GU14 OWR is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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