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AE14 XMS

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

276,313 mi
Last recorded276,313 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 XMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 276,313 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wire hanging across N/S "A" post. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 276,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML staying on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Above pedals and N/S "A" post. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 268,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 260,678 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 250,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 248,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 219,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 196,808 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 196,798 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 174,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 155,754 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,578 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 5 Jan 2018 136,578 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,646 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER P[ANELS FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,933 miles

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

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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AE14 XMS is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE14 XMS, 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 AE14 XMS registered?

AE14 XMS is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2014.

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