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AF14 BUU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,936 mi
Last recorded196,936 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 BUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 196,936 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 196,924 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 185,577 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 178,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 172,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 167,132 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 162,457 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 155,409 miles

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 30 Sep 2019 146,123 miles

Offside washer weak.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,862 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,995 miles

Both Front Shocker Absorber Weeping

Both Rear Tyres Cracking & Wearing on Outer Edge

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips in Screen N/S

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,995 miles

Both Front Shocker Absorber Weeping

Both Rear Tyres Cracking & Wearing on Outer Edge

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips in Screen N/S

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AF14 BUU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF14 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF14 BUU?

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What year was AF14 BUU registered?

AF14 BUU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is AF14 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF14 BUU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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