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BJ14 LUA

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,451 mi
Last recorded62,451 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 LUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,451 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,994 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,124 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 17 Dec 2016 28,888 miles

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Fail 17 Dec 2016 28,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

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 LUA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUA, 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 BJ14 LUA registered?

BJ14 LUA is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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