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BJ14 UTU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

268,524 mi
Last recorded268,524 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 UTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 268,524 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 252,013 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn

Offside Rear parking brake reading slightly low

slight oil leak above under trays

Pass 5 Sep 2023 235,159 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak above under tray

Pass 8 Mar 2023 212,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil on subframe and above under tray unable to see

Pass 15 Sep 2022 194,196 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 194,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 176,273 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 158,990 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 142,844 miles

Both front tyres 19 years old ! Advise renewal.

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 142,844 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Both front tyres 19 years old ! Advise renewal.

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,131 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 125,317 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 110,630 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 110,042 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (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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BJ14 UTU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ14 UTU, 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 UTU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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