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BJ14 FSA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,138 mi
Last recorded116,138 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 FSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 116,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,383 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 77,119 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges, perishing and on 3m

o/s front tyre slightly perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2022 71,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,460 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 69,460 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,416 miles

Emissions not detected

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 63,416 miles

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

Emissions not detected

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 59,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,838 miles

Emissions not detected

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear the screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear the screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Unable to inspect brake and fuel lines due to covers underneath

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,158 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,838 miles

under trays fitted

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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BJ14 FSA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ14 FSA, 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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BJ14 FSA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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