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BF14 KZN

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,961 mi
Last recorded187,961 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 KZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 187,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 177,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 159,931 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 139,212 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 139,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 123,460 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 112,534 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,093 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 96,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,796 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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BF14 KZN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF14 KZN, 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 BF14 KZN registered?

BF14 KZN is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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