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BG14 VAK

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,795 mi
Last recorded76,795 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 VAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 76,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,357 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 47,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 42,519 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 38,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 35,411 miles

Front Oil Around Engine

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Car Seat Base

Pass 18 May 2018 29,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 25,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VAK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 BG14 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

BG14 VAK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2014.

Is BG14 VAK safe to buy?

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