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116 GKA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,507 mi
Last recorded155,507 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration116 GKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 155,507 miles

Propshaft rubber drive coupling perished

Fail 22 Jan 2026 155,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Propshaft rubber drive coupling perished

Pass 18 Jul 2025 105,496 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 154,544 miles

Central Rear Rear Prop-shaft Doughnut Perished

Fail 22 Jan 2025 154,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Rear Prop-shaft Doughnut Perished

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,813 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both)(2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 148,523 miles

Central Rear Prop-shaft Doughnut Perished

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 148,523 miles

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

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

Central Rear Prop-shaft Doughnut Perished

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,010 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 85,007 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 144,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,673 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 76,670 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2022 140,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,099 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,666 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 134,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 134,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 126,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,395 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 119,485 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 110,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,734 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,316 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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116 GKA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 116 GKA, 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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116 GKA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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