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BD14 BTX

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,880 mi
Last recorded221,880 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 BTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 221,880 miles

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

Offside Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2026 221,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2025 213,786 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 205,965 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 195,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 181,756 miles

Front undertray is damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 162,305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 148,290 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 148,287 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 109,266 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,198 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (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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BD14 BTX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD14 BTX, 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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BD14 BTX is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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