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AF14 FDU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,043 mi
Last recorded248,043 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 FDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 248,043 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Subframe/gearbox dogbone bush splitting ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall cut in three areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrect fitment

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrect fitment

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant level low

Offside Front Tyre incorrect fitment

Pass 9 Jun 2022 232,285 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 219,488 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 219,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 206,060 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 206,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 190,692 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 190,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Retaining bracket no longer attached and hose rubbing on wheel. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 158,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 121,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,118 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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AF14 FDU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF14 FDU, 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 AF14 FDU registered?

AF14 FDU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is AF14 FDU safe to buy?

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