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AS03 TAY

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 TAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 146,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 128,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 113,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,335 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 96,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,069 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,605 miles

Both front tyres getting low in centre of tread

Front Pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,867 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres ? Stepping in tread ? Possible road noise

Emissions too clean too register

Offside Rear Brake disc ? Slight pitting and scoring on outer face ? Slight fluctuation on application of brake

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,865 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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AS03 TAY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AS03 TAY, 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 AS03 TAY registered?

AS03 TAY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is AS03 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS03 TAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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