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BJ14 XZL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

244,770 mi
Last recorded244,770 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 244,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 224,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 206,195 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 206,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 181,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 180,687 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 180,662 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 178,298 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 178,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 147,204 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 147,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 142,910 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 142,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 127,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 127,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 84,918 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XZL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

BJ14 XZL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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