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AR02 WBA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,105 mi
Last recorded116,105 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 WBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,105 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 18 Nov 2024 105,241 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 94,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poss nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate partially corroded away

Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,753 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,931 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 55,848 miles

Rear very slight brake imbalance

Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 33,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 33,181 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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AR02 WBA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AR02 WBA, 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 AR02 WBA registered?

AR02 WBA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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