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AE52 AUD

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

139,217 mi
Last recorded139,217 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 139,217 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 139,217 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 149,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 131,108 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 131,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 141,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 122,462 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 122,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 133,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 122,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,274 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,119 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 90,104 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,927 miles

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

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 27 Aug 2020 80,657 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Aug 2020 80,634 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,302 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 90,301 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,932 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,620 miles

lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,803 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,777 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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AE52 AUD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 AE52 AUD, 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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AE52 AUD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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