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BG14 VAJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

295,910 mi
Last recorded295,910 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 VAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 295,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 279,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 262,720 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 262,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 250,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 235,521 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 234,911 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 200,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Apr 2020 149,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 134,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG14 VAJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 BG14 VAJ, 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 BG14 VAJ registered?

BG14 VAJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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