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GX14 UMW

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,353 mi
Last recorded120,353 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX14 UMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,353 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 120,353 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 109,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,579 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,586 miles

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

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 inner shoulder void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,672 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 73,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,992 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,532 miles

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

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

front tyres worn and wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,924 miles

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

nsr & osr tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,566 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 33,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UMW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

GX14 UMW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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