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BG54 TOM

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,026 mi
Last recorded105,026 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 TOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 105,026 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 97,492 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose floor cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 97,492 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose floor cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,805 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 91,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,949 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,507 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 61,507 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,901 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 43,666 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,112 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (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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BG54 TOM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG54 TOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 TOM registered?

BG54 TOM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2014.

Is BG54 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 TOM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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