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GX14 OWA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,472 mi
Last recorded187,472 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX14 OWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 187,472 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 177,968 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 173,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,675 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 136,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached swivel nut is loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,428 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 104,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,497 miles

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

Stepping on inner tread of Offside Rear Tyre

Wear on inner edge of tread on Offside Front Tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2019 81,170 miles

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

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

Stepping on inner tread of Offside Rear Tyre

Wear on inner edge of tread on Offside Front Tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,858 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread in centres and worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread in centre

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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GX14 OWA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GX14 OWA, 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 GX14 OWA registered?

GX14 OWA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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